August 7, 2020
ROAD WORK CONTINUES ON ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Interstate 70 westbound - Aug. 18, the passing lane will be closed between mile marker 175 and mile marker 174 for core drilling operations. There will be a 12 ft. width restriction in place while the work is completed.
Motorists will need to use alternate routes for the closure.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
Authorities say an
He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Patrol records show the incident was the second boating death on the lake this year.
August 6, 2020
ROAD WORK WILL TEMPORARILY
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
WREATHS ACROSS
Wreaths Across America's Mobile Education Exhibit will visit
On Thursday, August 13th the 3rdVP Gateway Blue Star Mothers will be hosting the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit. The Exhibit will be located at St. Charles City Park Veteran’s Memorial next to the Lewis and
This will be a special chance for people to come by and get a free exhibit tour. Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans and other interested groups are urged to come join them as this may be the only opportunity to learn more about Wreaths Across America, the work being done to honor veterans and get a first-hand account of what it is like to deliver 2.5 million Wreaths on December 19th of this year and learn how it impacts families all across America. The goal of the WAA Education Exhibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections.
This event is open to the public with social distancing, sanitation and COVID-19 safety procedures in place to protect the health of all visitors in accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for large gatherings stemming from concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 5, 2020
On Monday 34 year old Christen Diane Schulte of
According to court documents, Schulte was a former bookkeeper and office manager of a farm and trucking companies based in
Schulte faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the two wire fraud charges; a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine on the two bank fraud charges; and a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of not more than the greater of $250,000, or twice the amount laundered, on the money laundering charge. Restitution is also mandatory.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle T. Bateman is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
GOVERNOR PARSON RELEASES REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF MILITARY SPENDING IN
On Monday Governor Mike Parson announced that the military spends approximately $18.2 billion in
The study found that military spending contributes $11 billion to
“We are proud that the men and women who serve in the military or work in defense companies here in
The Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission (MMPEC) and its Office of the Military Advocate commissioned the study as a way to gage the success of state and local efforts to support
MMPEC and the Department of Economic Development’s Office of the Military Advocate work proactively to support military installations, assist defense contractors, and help members of the military find work in
August 4, 2020
On Saturday, August 1 at approximately 9:25PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 500 block of Pearson in reference to a fire. Responding personnel found the unattached garage of a home fully involved in flame. The fire was contained and extinguished, but the garage was a total loss. A nearby garage and a car parked in the driveway suffered moderate heat damage. It was determined that the fire started in the area of an electric cord running from the home to the garage. The cord was used to power lights in the garage.
There were no injuries from the incident.
Columbia Police responded to a reported disturbance in the 5300 block of
Officers arrived and immediately began canvassing the area and located spent shell casings in a driveway of a residence. Officers determined the suspects had left the area prior to officers arrival. No injuries or property damage were reported.
During the investigation it was learned that three people were asked to leave the property and they refused. The homeowner reported having fired a few warning shots in the air in an effort to dissuade the three subjects from assaulting the occupants of the residence.
Two of the suspects were identified as Allana Patricia Bullock, 43 and Lakeisha Rene Thomas, 34, both of
Police have requested a warrant be issued for the third suspect, Richard Barnet Green, 32, of
"As a community we have to find ways to solve disputes that don’t involve the use of a gun," Chief Geoff Jones said. "I fully support our citizens in protecting themselves and hope we can find alternative solutions that keep us all safe."
This investigation will be sent to the prosecuting attorney's office to review the actions of all people involved.
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time. If you know something, say something. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
August 3, 2020
HERMANN MAN INJURED IN
A Hermann man was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:55pm Sunday in
WOMAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
A woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in
August 2, 2020
ROAD WORK WILL TEMPORARILY
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
Several St. Louis-area school districts have decided to start the school year with online-only learning as coronavirus cases are surging.
Meanwhile, the state's largest school district is limiting the number of days each student will attend in-person.
Springfield Public Schools plan to reopen with each student attending classes for two days, and learning virtually otherwise.
Republican Gov. Mike Parson was in
A growing list of St. Louis-area districts are starting the school year with virtual learning due to the fast-rising number of confirmed cases of COVID-19.
July 30, 2020
BRANSON TO REQUIRE FACE COVERINGS IN MOST PUBLIC PLACES
The popular
Smirnoff, who operates a successful theater in Branson, told the Board of Aldermen Tuesday that the mask ordinance would make his adopted home more like his native land,
Nevertheless, the board voted 4-1 to approve the ordinance, which requires face coverings for people ages 13 and older, with some exceptions.
SEVEN
Two people were hospitalized after a seven-vehicle crash occurred at a construction zone west of
The accident, which occurred around 9:45 a.m., blocked all traffic on the two-lane highway, which is the major route between
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer truck hauling hogs, driven by Leslie Thrasher, 64, of
July 29, 2020
Columbia Police have identified Marlin C. Johnson, 24, of
At approximately 12:40 a.m., Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired where officers learned one gunshot victim was taken in a private vehicle to a local hospital for advanced medical care before officers and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene.
CPD is asking for the public’s assistance to locate the suspect. Johnson is a black male with dreads who is 5’10 and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous. Please do not approach him, if you know his whereabouts or see him, call 911 immediately.
This is an ongoing investigation. At this time there are no further details to provide.
If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
That comes as
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a tweet that he participated in a call Monday with Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force and several Midwestern mayors who are seeing reported cases rise, fueled in part by an increase in cases among young adults.
Lucas said recommendations that were suggested include reducing indoor dining seating capacity and reducing bar hours.
July 28, 2020
WOMAN DEAD, FOUR INJURED AFTER BOAT ACCIDENT ON
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says one woman died and four other people were injured when two boats collided on the
The driver of one of the boats was arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.
The patrol says 42-year-old Dawn Steinkuehler, of High Ridge, died in the accident just after midnight Saturday.
The collision occurred on the lake's main channel when another boat hit Steinkuehler's boat.
Two people in Steinkuehler's boat were seriously injured and two others suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the second boat was not injured.
ASHCROFT ANNOUNCES GRANTS AWARDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT, PRESERVATION PROJECTS
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is pleased to announce 11 Local Records Grant Program awards totaling $100,411. Based on the recommendations of the Missouri Historical Records Advisory Board, they provide the recipient local governments with assistance for records management and preservation projects.
The following grantees are now eligible to receive reimbursement up to the total listed award amount:
The Missouri State Archives’ Local Records Grant Program offers local governments, or local political subdivisions with taxing authority, funding for approved records management or preservation projects, including imaging of permanent, long-term or historically significant records. Grant awards may fund up to 70% of total project costs.
To learn more about the Local Records Grant Program, visit sos.mo.gov/archives/localrecs/grants/.
July 27, 2020
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY ACCIDENT
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING WRECK
A Winfield driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Monday morning in
MAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A man was hurt in a Sunday night crash in
Weekend Report- July 25-26, 2020
WOMAN INJURED IN ATV ACCIDENT
A woman was injured in an ATV accident that occurred at around 6:20pm Saturday in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
A driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in
A
July 24, 2020
PAVEMENT REPAIRS CONTINUE FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Missouri Route 19 - July 27-29, road will be reduced to one lane traffic between Montgomery County Route K and Bear Creek Bridge, that is located 0.25 mile south of Montgomery County Route Y, for pavement repairs.
For the closure, motorists will need to use alternate routes. Please use caution if you will be traveling near work zones.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
Police in central
July 23, 2020
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SET FOR NEXT MONDAY IN
Weather permitting, Monday, July 27, crews will begin a bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 161 in
"The current bridge is 86 years old,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Erik Maninga. “With significant deterioration occurring over the years and for the safety of motorists, the time to replace it has arrived,” he added.
The contractor has 100 calendar days to complete the project. The new bridge will be 28 feet wide which is 8 feet wider than the existing one. The road will be closed during construction.
This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
NECAC ONE OF ONLY FOUR NATIONAL GRANT RECIPIENTS
A local agency is getting national recognition again. The North East Community Action Corporation is getting 70 thousand dollars from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. The two-year grant will be used for administration of the NECAC Aspire Partnership Small Homes program, which began earlier this month. One-bedroom homes will be built by inmates at the Lincoln County Jail and sold by NECAC in
July 22, 2020
The health department on Tuesday reported another 1,138 cases, breaking a record set Saturday.
So far, the state has reported 34,762 cases.
The state's health department director has said cases among young people are driving the surge.
The Kansas City Star reports Mayor Quinton Lucas on Tuesday said he doesn't need to issue an order because almost all
On Monday, July 20 at approximately 11:48PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of
On June 27 at approximately 4:41AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 800 block of
It is believed the three are currently in the area of
July 21, 2020
On Saturday, July 18, Columbia Police arrested Patrick DeQawn Taylor, 26, of
On Thursday, July 16, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Columbia Police responded to the 1800 block of East Broadway in reference to a reported strong-armed robbery. Officers made contact with the victim, who stated that a suspect approached him and demanded his wallet and phone while displaying a firearm.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Authorities say a
July 20, 2020
TRADITIONAL
The carnival midway and other traditional activities have been cancelled for the 2020 Missouri State Fair.
The Missouri State Fair Board announced Friday that the event is now pivoting to a youth livestock show.
In 1901, the fair began as a showcase of
Organizers say when the original decision was made to move forward with the fair, COVID-19 cases and information was different than what it is now.
As a result, it was determined, in collaboration with Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, to reduce the number of people at the fairgrounds.
In addition to the carnival midway, the Opening Day Ceremony, Governor's Ham Breakfast and all other non-youth livestock related events will not take place.
The fair board will be issuing applicable refunds.
Exhibitor camping will still be available through the event and all current reservations will be honored.
Organizers add that best practices for sanitation and public health will be implemented during the youth livestock show.
The livestock show will take place August 13-23 in
A northeast
On Thursday, Ricky Ray Sides, 51, of
On July 5, 2019,
She had received multiple head wounds.
After speaking with family and neighbors, authorities found that Sides had been living with Gompakis.
Sides was arrested the next day without incident.
In an interview with police, he admitted to the killing of Gompakis and that he had been planning the murder for some time.
Sides will remain in the
Weekend Report- July 18-19, 2020
TWO HURT IN
Two people from
MAN INJURED IN FRIDAY NIGHT CRASH
A New Florence man was injured in a Friday night crash in
WOMAN INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A Moberly woman was injured in a Friday morning accident in
July 17, 2020
BRIDGE AND PATCHING WORK PLANNED FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Please use caution when traveling through work zones.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES UP TO $30 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for
This program also factors in $7.5 million for family-owned farms and family farm corporations. Those participating in the production of agricultural crops, livestock or livestock products, poultry or poultry products, dairy products, or horticulture products are eligible for this grant.
Organizations eligible for this grant employ 50 or fewer employees, including the owner(s). Grant amounts are initially limited to $50,000, and organizations applying must incur or have incurred costs due to COVID-19 between March 1, 2020 and November 15, 2020. Applications will consider industry, timely use of funds, and availability of funds.
The department is focused on assisting the hardest hit industries including retail trade, accommodation, food service, and health care, in addition to family-owned farms. However, this grant is not limited to these industries.
For more information about this program and more, visit ShowMeStrong.mo.gov.
July 16, 2020
1 DEAD 6 INJURED AFTER TRUCK CRASHES INTO RESTAURANT IN
One woman is dead and six other people were injured after a truck crashed into a Wendy's restaurant in
The Columbia Missourian reports police responded to the scene at 5:38 p.m. Monday after callers said a pickup truck had traveled off the roadway and through the dining room wall of the restaurant.
Police said in a news release that their investigation found that the truck struck several trees before hitting the front of the restaurant.
The driver was not identified by police.
He was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
WALMART STORES TO BEGIN REQUIRING FACE COVERINGS MONDAY
Walmart will require its customers to wear face coverings starting Monday, July 20.
The CEO for the retail giant said mandatory face masks will be implemented in all his stores in the
There are 4,700 supercenter and neighborhood Walmart stores and 600 Sam's Club stores in the nation.
Other retailers have announced mandatory face masks for its customers.
Best Buy will require its customers to wear masks in all of its stores, starting Wednesday.
Costco and Starbucks have announced similar policies.
This comes as the coronavirus outbreak soars across the nation.
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
The 2020 Show-Me State Games has canceled its summer events to protect the health and safety of athletes, spectators, volunteers, officials and the community due to current COVID-19 concerns.
July 15, 2020
Data from the state on Tuesday also shows that hospitalizations are on the rise.
Around
That is the highest total since 984 people were hospitalized on May 5.
One expert believes people were "lulled into a false sense of security" about the virus.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR SIGNS MULTIPLE BILLS INTO LAW INCLUDING FOR FREE COVID-19 TESTING
COVID-19 tests recommended by doctors now must be free to
The law was among several Gov. Mike Parson signed Monday.
Other measures signed by Parson will require hospitals to perform rape kits when needed.
Currently, some sexual assault survivors must travel hours to get a rape kit.
Vaping will be banned in and around public schools beginning Aug. 28.
Another law that takes effect at the end of August will ban edible medical marijuana shaped like fruit or other shapes that might appeal to children.
A truck driver has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for causing a highway construction zone crash in
A Marion County judge ordered the prison term Monday for 58-year-old Bruce Pollard of Sturgeon, Missouri, after he pleaded guilty but mentally ill to reckless homicide and other charges for the July 2019 crash.
July 14, 2020
A man was charged Monday after allegedly threatening this weekend to use a gun at St. Mary's Hospital in
The Jefferson City News-Tribune reports 49-year-old Clinton Miller of Mokane,
Officers were called to the hospital at about 12:24 p.m. Sunday after Miller allegedly told emergency room staff he had a gun and would use it if he could not see his ex-wife and daughter, who had come to the hospital about an hour earlier.
Responding officers located him in the hospital parking lot, but did not find a gun.
COLE COUNTY JUDGE REJECTS INJUNCTION IN MAIL IN BALLOT SUIT
A judge rejected Friday a motion that would have immediately made it easier for Missourians to vote with a mail-in ballot during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Jefferson City News-Tribune reports Cole County Judge Jon Beetem denied the motion for a preliminary injunction sought by the Missouri NAACP and the League of Women Voters.
At issue is how voting will work this year as public health officials urge people to social distance to avoid spreading COVID-19.
The lawsuit seeks to allow all Missourians to cast absentee ballots without notarization in 2020.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 9:56PM, a strong thunderstorm started at
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 7:34PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of the 500 block of
July 13, 2020
The Missouri Department of Heath and Senior Services is reporting 472 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 27,133.
The state on Saturday also reported five more deaths, bringing the total to 1,064.
State health officials say new cases of the coronavirus are being spread primarily by young people who infect many others.
Health department spokeswoman Lisa Cox on Friday said that the average age of newly diagnosed cases in the past week was 37.4.
Officials suspect the actual number of infected people is much higher than the statistics indicate because many people with mild or no symptoms do not get tested.
The rapidly rising number of confirmed new coronavirus cases is prompting facial-covering requirements in several areas of
Twice this week
In the first five days of the week,
TRIAL SET FOR NEMO MAN ACCUSED IN CHILD’S DEATH
A jury trial is now set for a northeast
Marcus Mays, of LaGrange, is charged with murder in the August 2018 death of 2-year-old Taylen Allen, who he was watching
According to our sister station, KHQA, his trial is now scheduled for December 14 in Adair County court in
His case was moved from
Mays was arrested after the child was taken to
Allen died five days later at Children's Hospital in
A preliminary autopsy report revealed in court blamed the child's death on Mays.
Mays has pleaded not guilty to counts of 2nd degree murder, child abuse, child endangerment and drug possession.
Weekend Report- July 11-12, 2020
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred at 4:45am Saturday in
MAN KILLED IN ATV ACCIDENT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
A man was killed in an ATV accident early Friday morning in
TEEN HURT IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY WRECK
July 10, 2020
A man who was accused of leading a large drug distribution organization in
The guilty plea for 44-year-old Guy Goolsby of
Goolsby admitted to conspiring to distribute large quantities of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl.
Thirteen others who were indicted along with Goolsby in May 2019 are awaiting trial.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in
Federal investigators say the ring brought drugs from
Goolsby could face up to life in prison at sentencing in October.
REST AREAS ON I-44 IN
An employee with the company that cleans
DBi, the company contracted to clean Missouri rest areas and welcome centers, notified the Missouri Department of Transportation early Thursday, July 9 of the positive test. Both eastbound and westbound facilities were immediately closed to the public.
The welcome centers will be cleaned following CDC guidance and utilizing EPA-registered disinfectants.
The westbound side is being cleaned and disinfected first and will reopen on Saturday, July 11. The eastbound facility will then be cleaned and disinfected and will reopen Sunday, July 12.
Parking will still be available at both welcome centers. DBi is installing portable toilets at the locations that were scheduled to be delivered on site by 1:00 p.m. today. There will be three units at both the eastbound and westbound locations, including facilities for those with disabilities.
The cleaning and disinfecting process will be performed at no cost to MoDOT.
July 9, 2020
Weather permitting, Montgomery County Route K is scheduled to open sometime Thursday morning at the bridge over Dry Fork Creek, located between River Trail Road and Bader Road once final stages of bridge maintenance operations are completed.
MISSOURI SCHOOLS WILL BE ALLOWED TO HOST STUDENTS EVERY OTHER DAY
According to KCUR-FM, the State Board of Education passed two emergency rules Tuesday establishing hybrid instructions models.
Under the new rules, students will need to physically be in school at least two days a week.
Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven said
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY REPORTING DELAYS PARTIALLY TO BLAME IN CORONAVIRUS SPIKE
Reported cases of the coronavirus in
The Tuesday increase is the highest daily increase the state has seen so far.
Health department officials say the spike is partly because of a delay in reporting from labs.
Spokeswoman Lisa Cox also says confirmed cases piled up over the holiday weekend. She says the agency expects higher-than-usual numbers Wednesday, too.
There have been 26,341 reported cases since the virus first struck the state. At least 1,090 people have died.
July 8, 2020
ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOUR NEW COVID-19 CASES
On Tuesday, the Adair County Health Department reported four new cases of COVID-19 among county residents. That brings the year-to-date total to 104.
Three of the cases, men ages 41, 57, and 69, are related to a church revival held in
The fourth new case is a 24-year-old female infected by community spread.
“The cases stemming from the church revival in
There are currently 11
MODOT BEGINS PHASE ONE OF DIAMOND GRINDING PROJECT ON
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has started the first phase of its diamond grinding project on U.S. Route 36 in
The project will take place from the
Through this first phase, crews will be installing guardrail and performing slab jacking at various locations.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zones.
Drivers are encouraged to obey all work zone signs and personnel.
Message boards will be put up to notify drivers of future work.
The awarded contractor of the project, Emery Sapp and Sons, of
The second phase of this project includes concrete patching and diamond grinding.
Diamond grinding is a pavement rehabilitation technique that smoothes the pavement.
July 7, 2020
From around Monday, June 29th through Monday, July 6th the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to complaints about, or attempted to take action on approximately 150 incidents of fireworks being discharged in the City of Mexico. The majority of those incidents occurred during the nighttime hours of July 1st through July 4th. Most residents discharging fireworks at their home were warned and there would be no further issues at that address. There were people who were driving or running through various parts of town discharging fireworks. A few summonses were issued. Additional summonses will be issued later in the week, as officers were unable to safely catch the offenders at the time.
A building in the 800 block of
On Saturday, July 4th at approximately 4:01 AM, Mexico Public Safety officers observed two, 4-wheelers being operated on the roadway in the area of
There were no injuries from the incident.
MSHP REPORTS FIVE TRAFFIC FATALITIES OVER JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY COUNTING PERIOD
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following 2020 July Fourth holiday statistics:
2020 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers worked 294 traffic crashes, which included 107 injuries and all five fatalities. Troopers also made 139 DWI arrests and 126 drug arrests over the holiday weekend.
2020 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics
Troopers worked nine boating crashes, which included four injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers made six BWI arrests and 25 drug arrests. There was one drowning over the holiday weekend.
The 2020 July Fourth holiday counting period began at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 2, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020.
[During the 2019 counting period, 15 people were killed and 457 injured statewide in
July 6, 2020
BRIDGE AND PATCHING WORK CONTINUES FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Montgomery County Route K - July 6-14, road will be closed at Dry Fork Creek, located between River Trail Road and Bader Road, for bridge maintenance. The bridge will close at 7:00 a.m. on July 6 and will reopen at 7:00 a.m. on July 14.
For the closure, motorists will need to use alternate routes. Please use caution when traveling through work zones.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
HOLTEC GAS SYSTEMS INVESTS ALMOST $3 MILLION TO EXPAND
Holtec Gas Systems, a certified designer and manufacturer of advanced nitrogen generators, has announced an investment of around $3 million to purchase and update a 50,000-square-foot facility to expand in
Holtec worked with the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s International Trade and Investment Office to strengthen their international marketing strategy. Their expansion into a new facility will give them greater opportunities to fulfill international orders and requests. Holtec has also worked closely with the department’s regional engagement team, which was able to connect the manufacturer with additional assistance.
Holtec offers a wide range of standard and custom nitrogen generators based on advanced membrane and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technologies for both domestic and international markets. They received the Global Growth Award from the
Holtec is dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality products and solutions engineered to fit their needs. Throughout their time in business, they have remained focused on their company values by creating energy conscious, affordable, and safe products. Not only are they making a difference for their customers, but they are making a difference in their community by providing job opportunities and community partnerships.
July 5, 2020
WORK SET TO BEGIN ON THE CLIMBING LANES OF
Motorists will soon begin to see work to add a third lane on both east and westbound Interstate 70 in Montgomery County in the area known as Mineola Hill, located near mile marker 170 at Danville. The ESS Team, headquartered in
Crews are expected to be on site the week of July 6 to begin setting traffic control, as well as clearing on the west end working east. They will also be setting erosion control as land disturbance takes place.
This highway project was made possible by a federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant in combination with the replacement of the I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport in Boone and
Construction is expected to be completed by next fall. The program budget is $15.8 million dollars which includes preliminary engineering, construction engineering, stipends and the $14.4 million dollar design-build contract.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of 30 year old Benjamin L. Roderick of Fulton on Thursday, July 2 for attempted statutory rape and sodomy. The arrest was the result of an investigation into his alleged sexual communication with a juvenile. The investigation was conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, Stover (MO) Police Department, and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
Roderick was arrested at his residence, located on
July 2, 2020
Mexico Department of Public Safety is seeking information regarding the murder of Chance J. Davis on June 27.
Crime Stoppers is a means for people with information about a crime to provide that information to the Public Safety Department and still remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers provides rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and convictions of person(s) responsible for committing a crime.
PLAN A SAFE JULY 4TH WEEKEND
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages
During the 2019 counting period, 15 people were killed and 457 injured in
The 2020 counting period for the July Fourth holiday will be from 6 p.m., Thursday, July 2, to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020.
The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water over the July Fourth holiday weekend. Operation Dry Water specifically targets impaired vessel operators. All available troopers will be patrolling
Remember: Statutes direct motorists to drive with the highest degree of care. There is never a good reason to drive over the speed limit. Please be a courteous driver and follow all traffic laws. Never drink and drive, and always use a seat belt!
Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways can contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Motorists may call 1-888-275-6636 to check for road construction along their travel route.
July 1, 2020
Mexico Public Safety requested the Mid Missouri Major Case Squad be activated on Saturday morning, June 27 to assist in the investigation of the murder of Chance Davis. On Tuesday they released the Major Case Squad, but will be continuing the investigation with a dedicated team of Mexico Public Safety officers. Over the weekend and throughout Monday they have followed numerous leads in multiple jurisdictions, this investigation has brought forth information that a black sedan, similar to a Chevrolet Impala, dropped off two suspects a few blocks from the home. The suspects forcibly entered the home, shot
Anyone with information is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
CORONAVIRUS HAS NOW CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 1,000 MISSOURIANS
The state's COVID-19 death toll rose by 17 on Tuesday, surpassing the 1,000 mark amid a resurgence of the disease that has seen cases skyrocket in recent weeks.
The state health department also added more than 500 confirmed cases to the statewide tally, raising it to 21,551 since the pandemic started.
The number of confirmed cases has quickly increased since the state reopened for business on June 16, swelling by 10.9% in just the last seven days, health officials said. Despite the worsening situation, the
The university is planning for the return of students after classes were moved online in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 30, 2020
BRANSON SEES CORONAVIRUS SPIKE AFTER BUSINESSES REOPEN
A jump in coronavirus cases after many businesses in the Branson area reopened to tourists has health officials concerned.
The Taney County Health Department urged people to wear masks in public after reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.
The county's virus cases jumped to 54 from 15 over the past two weeks, and that total doesn't include visitors to the area who test positive but are counted in their home counties.
Many of Branson's businesses have reopened for tourism, including miniature golf courses, shops and restaurants.
Many entertainers have returned to their stages around Branson as well.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR SAYS HE WILL NOT CONTEST PLANNED PARENTHOOD’S LICENSE
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will not contest the license issued to the state's only abortion clinic following a yearlong legal battle over whether the Planned Parenthood center could stay open.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the administration's decision to issue an operating license last week to Planned Parenthood's clinic in
Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt's office says the issue is moot and no further action will be taken.
The Department of Health and Senior Services last year declined to renew the clinic's license, which meant it wouldn't have been allowed to provide abortions.
Planned Parenthood sued.
On Saturday morning, June 27 at 4:41 am, Mexico Department of Public Safety was called to a house on 800 block of
Update: The family of the victim has been notified of the loss of Chance J. Davis.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
June 29, 2020
AMEREN
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ameren
However, Ameren
Starting July 15, late payment fees will be reinstated for Ameren
Residential and small non-residential electric and gas customers have until August 3 before late payment fees will be reinstated.
If you are in need of payment assistance call 1-800-552-7583 or visit Ameren
HEARTLAND CITIES COULD SEE SCENIC SUNSETS AS SAHARAN DUST SETTLES
Some cities around the Heartland may see some scenic sunrises and sunsets over the next few days.
Over the past couple of weeks, dust has made it way from the
This dust was carried west by trade winds and eventually got swept through the Gulf of Mexico into the southern
The main impacts caused by the dust will be most prevalent in the southeastern
One impact from the dust will be for changes in air quality.
This can cause people with allergies and other respiratory conditions to be impacted, however, in the Heartland, this should not be a big issue.
The biggest impact we could see is the reddish tint in the sky during the day.
This occurs because after the white light from the sun reaches the earth, the dust particles in the atmosphere absorb every color wavelength except red.
Therefore, leaving people with the possibility of seeing some very scenic sunrises and sunsets over the next few days.
Weekend Report- June 27-28, 2020
PATCHING OPERATIONS PLANNED FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following patching work in
Motorists need to use caution if they will be traveling in these areas.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
RANKEN
St. Louis-based
Students will be able to begin classes this academic year and move to the new, nearly 25,000 square foot facility in the fall of 2021.
The facility is projected to cost around $5,000,000, and the County has submitted a grant to the Economic Development Administration, which, if approved, will provide up to 80% reimbursement. An additional $1,000,000 in funding was previously allocated by the State of
The
June 26, 2020
SOME MISSOURI CITIES TO CONSIDER REQUIRING MASKS
Opponents say a majority of
In
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CONTINUES TO MAKE CHANGES DUE TO PANDEMIC
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri Department of Revenue extended the individual, corporation and partnership tax filing deadline to July 15.
At the same time, the department granted time extensions to renew expiring driver licenses and vehicle registrations.
Missouri Department of Revenue Director Ken Zellers said that staffers have been working to utilize technology to provide a more seamless transition for Missourians.
"We have refocused efforts to efficiently process the 300% increase in online motor vehicle registration renewals, as well as the 28% increase in mailed motor vehicle titling and registration applications. We have also made changes to allow license offices to process many motor vehicle renewal transactions by phone."
Starting July 31, due to COVID-19, the Missouri Department of Revenue will also be automatically renewing and mailing permanent disabled placards for eligible individuals.
VANDALS DO $30,000 OF DAMAGE ON THE TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Three vandals are accused of doing approximately $30,000 worth of damage on the
University spokesman Travis Miles said it all happened in the early morning hours of June 15, 2020.
Shortly after 3 a.m. that day, Truman's Department of Public Safety was notified of people in the area of Truman’s
An officer who responded noticed a garage door had been rammed open by a university owned golf cart.
A short time later, a golf cart and a utility vehicle were reported traveling north on
When officers caught up with the suspects, they confirmed the vehicles belonged to Truman.
Groundskeepers told us the suspects also rammed another smaller garage door at the
They said the criminals blew the engine on one of the UTVs.
They bent the frame on another utility vehicle.
Over at Stokes Stadium, the suspects rammed through a section of the chain-link fence surrounding the track and grandstand.
A gate there was also damaged.
Miles said the three also broke into a storage building at the stadium.
Later, investigators discovered another utility vehicle and golf cart were missing.
All four of the vehicles were eventually recovered, with two of them having significant damage.
Truman officers have identified the three people they believe are responsible for the crime spree. One is 18 years old, and the other two are juveniles.
No arrests have been made at this time, but Miles said charges will likely be coming soon.
Officers from the Kirksville Police Department assisted with the case.
June 25, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR CLAIMS RISE IN COVID-19 CASES IS NOT SECOND WAVE
The number of Missourians infected by COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March now stands at over 18,000.
As the number of cases continues to rise in some areas, Missouri Governor Mike Parson said he does not plan on shutting down the state for a second time.
The governor is assuring Missourians that the state is prepared, and that the increase in positive cases is due to more testing taking place.
"This is not a surge or a second wave going on in
Governor Parson adds that the health care system in
According to state data, nearly 600 Missourians are hospitalized due to COVID-19.
The Missouri Supreme Court is sending a lawsuit over absentee voting during the coronavirus pandemic back to a lower court for review.
Supreme Court judges on Tuesday ruled that Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem was wrong to dismiss the case.
They're sending the case back to the lower court for further review.
Civil rights groups had sued to ensure all
Under a new law, people considered at-risk of the coronavirus can vote absentee without needing to have their ballot notarized this year.
On Wednesday at 2:31pm, a Mexico Department of Public Safety officer on patrol 500 block of
June 24, 2020
At approximately 11:22 p.m., on Sunday
Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male victim who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. While on scene, officers rendered immediate medical aid to the victim until emergency medical services (
While canvassing the area, the officers were able to locate several shell casings.
Witnesses described the suspect's vehicle as a dark colored SUV with the rusted areas on the passenger side of the car and on the hood. There is no further description to provide at this time.
This is an active investigation and will be handled by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division. CPD believes this incident is connected to a previous incident that occurred early Saturday morning.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
RESTAURANT SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE CAPTURES DEPUTY SHOOTING WOMAN
A restaurant's surveillance footage captured a
In search warrants, a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigator described the video as showing the Pettis County deputy make contact with 25-year-old Hannah Fizer on June 13 before drawing his gun.
The Kansas City Star reports that Fizer can be seen moving in her car before the deputy fired his weapon.
The Star has not obtained or seen the video.
Such evidence is normally closed to public view during an active investigation.
A morning house fire in
Just before 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, the Kirksville Fire Department was called to a home at
Fire Chief Jon Cook told KTVO there were heavy flames in the front part of the home when crews arrived.
One man was rescued from the home. Another was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said Dennis Baker, 66, of
His stepfather, Randall Cary, 81, also of
He was taken by ambulance to the helipad at Air Evac Headquarters and then flown to a
As of late Tuesday afternoon,
An autopsy on Baker is scheduled for Thursday.
Local and state officials are investigating.
Fire Investigator Ray Jagger with the Kirksville Police Department said the blaze appears to be accidental, but it is still under investigation at this time.
June 23, 2020
TRAFFIC STOP IN
A traffic stop on US Highway 54 near State Road HH in
According to a post on the Callaway County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the traffic stop happened Sunday morning.
The post said K9 Kreiger discovered the meth and other drugs.
The sheriff's office said the 5 and a half pounds of meth is worth over $300,000 alone.
At approximately 1:43 a.m., on June 20, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 500 block of
Upon arrival, officers located two male juveniles, ages 13 and 16, with gunshot wounds and immediately rendered aid. Two ambulances were called to assist and transported both victims to a local hospital to treat non-life threatening injuries.
No suspect information is available at this time. This is an active investigation and will be handled by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division.
There are no further details to provide at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
June 22, 2020
PATCHING OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following patching work in
Interstate 70 North Outer Road - June 22-23, road will be down to one lane traffic from Missouri Route 19 to the city limits of High Hill for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Route TT - June 30, road will be down to one lane traffic from Missouri Route 161 to where state maintenance ends for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. that day.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
OVERNIGHT BRIDGE DEMOLITION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE I-70 IN
The bridge replacement will begin on June 23 and the bridge will be closed for up to three months. Route D lanes will be closed starting at 9 a.m. as a contractor for the Missouri Department of Transportation begins preparing the bridge for demolition.
For the safety of workers and motorists, crews will be closing I-70 in both directions from Route A/Z to Route D/YY for one night while demolition takes place. This closure is expected to begin the evening of Tuesday, June 23rd. Single lane closures will start at 7 p.m., with a full closure expected at 9 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m.
Weekend Report- June 20-21, 2020
MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
A man was injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred at 12:55am Sunday in Franklin County. 42 year old Christian Harnetiaux of Greenville, IL was eastbound on I-44 when his motorcycle traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY CRASH
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County. 38 year old Timothy Gillispie of Union, MO was riding his motorcycle on Route YY when it ran off the left side of the road, struck a road sign and overturned. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY EVENING WRECK
Two people from Moscow Mills were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday evening in Pike County. The patrol says that 61 year old Darrell Fastzkie was on US 61 when his truck ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Both Darrell and his passenger 63 year old Kathryn Fastzkie were taken to St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries.
June 19, 2020
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According to KMOV.com law enforcement officials found Albert Cassella’s wife unresponsive at their home in Old Monroe on May 20. She was rushed to the hospital where she died four days later. They said the victim suffered “extreme strangulation.”
He was initially charged with first degree domestic assault, but Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood said a grand jury had indicted him on the murder charge.
Cassella is currently being held without bond in the
FUGITIVE FOUND IN HOLE UNDER HOME IN
According to KOMU.com Callaway County Sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant on a home in the 1800 block of Stephanie Court near Hatton, Missouri on Tuesday after receiving "credible information" that federal fugitive Jay Hager was inside.
Deputies, assisted by state troopers, used a K-9 team to find Hager, who was wanted on a federal warrant for firearms violations. The report states that Hager was found in a hole under the home. He was transported to the custody of the
On Wednesday at approximately 2:18PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 4700 block of US Highway 54 (
June 18, 2020
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV driven by 36 year old Amy Rievely of
Workers will need to comply with job search requirements to continue getting unemployment after July 4. The state also will start requiring families to verify that they're still eligible to get food stamps beginning July 1. Meanwhile, the coronavirus is spreading beyond
AS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published guidelines for people re-emerging from shelter-in-place orders. The guidelines are intended to help people stay safe as restrictions are lifted, bearing in mind that cases of COVID19 continue to increase in Adair County and across the country and there is still no vaccine.
Although there is no sure-fire way to be protected except for remaining at home with no contact with other people, the CDC has now offered information to help people who want to venture back into public spaces make wise decisions about doing that as safely as possible. There is no single, straightforward recommendation. Instead, the CDC advises people to consider four basic areas, including distance, environment, activity, and time, and the increased or decreased risk of transmission with those four alone and in combination with one another.
There has now been time for researchers to study data related to people who have had COVID19 and how the virus was transmitted to them. What those studies have shown in aggregate is that maintaining a safe distance from other people outside of your household is safer than not and that distance depends on the type of activity you’re engaged in. For more information visit cdc.gov.
June 17, 2020
CORONAVIRUS IS SPREADING TO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MISSOURI
The coronavirus is spreading beyond Missouri's largest cities, fueled in part by outbreaks in meat packing plants and nursing homes.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the share of cases coming from rural areas now accounts for about 30% of the state's new cases -- a greater portion than ever before.
The seven-day average of daily new cases in areas of the state beyond the St. Louis and Kansas City metro regions has generally been under 50.
But since the middle of May, a gradual climb has pushed the pace to about 65 new cases a day.
INVESTIGATORS FIND NO WEAPONS IN CAR OF WOMAN KILLED BY DEPUTY IN SEDALIA
Authorities say investigators found no weapon in the car of a Missouri woman who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy.
Hannah Fizer died Saturday night after being shot by a Pettis County deputy following a traffic stop.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol initially said Fizer told the deputy she had a gun and threatened to shoot him.
Patrol spokesman Bill Lowe said Tuesday that investigators who searched the car did not find a weapon.
He says no new information is available to explain why the confrontation escalated into a shooting.
The deputy, whose name has not been released, is on paid administrative leave.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ADDRESSES REOPENING THE STATE
The state of Missouri fully reopened on Tuesday.
While businesses are starting to get back to normal, some have questioned in addition to business openings, if long-term care centers have also reopened.
During a press briefing Tuesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson said work is underway to reopen those facilities.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the health conditions of residents in long-term care centers make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Because of that, the approach to reopen each facility to the public will be based on several factors, including the prevalence of coronavirus in the community.
Governor Parson thanked the public for their patience and continued work to keep long-term care residents safe.
"I know this has been extremely hard on Missourians in facilities and their loved ones. We are committed to partnering with long-term care facilities and local health authorities to reopen safely. The Department of Health and Senior Services provided guidance yesterday [Monday] for facilities who are ready to allow outside and window visitations, assuming proper safety protocols are in place."
Parson said later this week, guidance on communal dining and group activities in long-term care facilities will be released.
At the same time, as the state continues to reopen, Parson said he's hopeful that the state's economy will re-bound.
He says the number of unemployment claims have decreased dramatically, when compared to the start of the pandemic.
"As businesses reopened across the state and more Missourians go back to work, we have seen unemployment claims drop significantly. Initial unemployment claims have dropped from over 100,000 in late March to just under 20,000 in the first week of June."
As Missouri reopens, unemployment requirements have returned.
Beginning the week of July 5, individuals wishing to continue receiving unemployment benefits - including the $600 federal supplement available through July 25, will be required to perform work search activities that had previously been lifted for those who had filed a coronavirus-related unemployment claim.
Qualified work search activities include filling out an application with an employer or attending a job fair.
June 16, 2020
AUXVASSE POLICE CHIEF ON LEAVE AFTER INFLAMMATORY FACEBOOK POSTS
A rural
The Jefferson City News-Tribune reports that Auxvasse Mayor Tom Henage announced Friday that Police Chief Kevin Suedmeyer was on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
Among the posts in question was one on May 31 in which Suedmeyer wrote that if someone stands in the street blocking traffic, that person deserves "to be run over. That will help cleanup the gene pool."
Calls to Suedmeyer's home phone rang unanswered Saturday.
Auxvasse is about 35 miles northeast of
A Pettis County Deputy was involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting in
According to a press release, Hannah Fizer, 25, of
Law enforcement officials said Fizer refused to identify herself stated she was armed and verbally threatened to shoot the deputy.
According to the release, the deputy fired his weapon, striking Fizer.
She was pronounced dead at the scene after officers rendered first aid.
The deputy was not injured.
The reason for the traffic stop has not been released, or whether Fizer was or was not armed.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control team will be asking for any cell phone video and surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
This is an ongoing investigation.
On June 12,
During the investigation, officers learned that Johnson was an accomplice to the shooting. As a result of the incident, Rod Jamal Jones, 36, of Columbia, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken off life support by a medical team on May 27.
If the suspect is seen, individuals should not approach him as he is known to be armed and dangerous. Please call 911.
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.
If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
June 12, 2020
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 24 year old Alexandra Foster of
Upon arrival, officers found one suspect with a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead at the scene. The second suspect was located and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
The suspect pronounced dead at the scene has been identified as Darion J. Logan, 27, of
The second suspect transported by ambulance to a local hospital to treat a non-life-threatening gunshot wound has been medically released and was arrested and taken into custody for Murder 2nd Degree and Burglary 1st Degree. He is identified as Fabian D. Goldman, 28, of
As Goldman and Logan were in the commission of committing a felony and
This is an ongoing investigation and there are no further details to provide at this time.
If you see something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Students from the
University spokesman Christian Basi said the meeting was "very constructive" but said more details would be released later.
An online petition seeking the statue's removal garnered more than 3,250 signatures by Thursday afternoon.
One of the petition's organizer's, Roman Leaphart, said he objected to the statue because
June 11, 2020
State health officials say
TOOLING TECH GROUP EXPANDS IN
Tooling Tech Group (TTG), the second largest tooling provider in the
“This investment will provide much needed space for our growing business, while expanding our capabilities in tooling for high tonnage presses,” said Dave Graves, President. The added square footage will house bridge cranes with pony hoists and make room for a machining center with 70,000 lb capacity. “This expansion exemplifies our commitment to operational excellence and providing exceptional service to our current and future customers,”
The
“Throughout these challenging times,
The
June 10, 2020
FORMER
A judge sentenced a
WOMAN INJURED IN
A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:30pm Tuesday in
MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
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June 9, 2020
AMEREN
Last week, Ameren
MARCELINE MAN DROWNS IN RURAL POND
A Marceline man is dead after drowning in a rural pond Sunday
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 26 year old Jacob Sprague was found lying face down in a pond just northeast of Laclede Sunday afternoon. After investigation, Troopers stated it appeared that Sprague was suffering from heat exhaustion and entered the private pond in an attempt to cool off. Sprague’s body was taken to Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline.
NAMES RELEASED IN
The names of those associated with a shooting in
According to court documents, police were called to an apartment at the Kirksville Gardens Apartments on
Investigators report the man who was shot, Isaiah Hernandez-Rector of
Court documents state Hernandez-Rector told officers on the scene, "I'm so stupid for listening. We tried to rob them."
He was shot in the back and flown to a
Hernandez-Rector's two alleged accomplices have been charged with one count of first-degree burglary.
They are Trevor Benda of
The woman who lives in the apartment told police the three men forced their way in and pushed her into a kitchen cabinet.
The victim said she fired her gun one time. Everyone then left the apartment except for Hernandez-Rector. The woman told officers he has been struck by the bullet and fell to the floor.
Benda and
Court documents state that the two suspects claim that they had gone to the apartment to buy marijuana.
Benda and
June 8, 2020
PATCHING OPERATIONS PLANNED FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following patching work in
Missouri Route 161 - June 8-9, road will be down to one lane traffic between Montgomery County Route CC and Montgomery County Route V for patching operations.
Interstate 70 North Outer Road - June 10-11, road will be down to one lane traffic from Missouri Route 19 to the city limits of High Hill for patching operations.
Missouri Route 19 - June 15-16, road will be down to one lane traffic from Booneslick Road (North Outer Road) to Missouri Route 94 for patching operations.
Motorists need to use caution if they will be traveling in these areas.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
NECAC SEEKS BOARD NOMINATIONS
NECAC is seeking nominations for a civic interest representative from
Weekend Report- June 6-7, 2020
INTERSTATE 70
The replacement of the westbound bridge over the
“This has been a major work zone for over a year now, and we utilize message boards, our online traveler map and work zone control items, along with media, to keep motorists informed,” Maninga said.
The project was awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Phillips Hardy for $5.4 million and includes replacement of the westbound bridge.
MAN KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN GASCONADE
A man was killed and another man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:35am Thursday in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Fayette driver was seriously injured in an early Saturday morning crash in
June 5, 2020
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said Wednesday that no more cases have been uncovered since. Social media posts showed crowds of mostly young people without masks and not adhering to social distancing guidelines at pools along the central
EASTBOUND I-70 REDUCED TO
Eastbound I-70 will be down to one lane Monday and Tuesday near Rocheport at the
The sheriff of a northwestern
At the intersection with U.S. 36, an SUV driven by 71-year-old Robert Carpenter of Diller,
June 4, 2020
Weather permitting, June 8-10, U.S. Route 61 northbound near Moscow Mills in Lincoln
Motorists need to use caution if they will be traveling in these areas.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
MAN INJURED IN
A man was injured in an accident that occurred just after 9:30pm Wednesday in
DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in
June 3, 2020
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 5:25pm Tuesday in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Warrenton driver was seriously injured in a Tuesday morning crash in
June 2, 2020
On Friday, May 29 at approximately 11:16PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of W Love in reference to a crash. Responding personnel found that Cassandra B Gilbertson, age 19, of
SHOTS FIRED, STRUCTURE FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN
Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired Sunday, May 31, at approximately 1:50 a.m. in the area of the 400 block of
Officers arrived and immediately began canvassing the area and located several shell casings indicating shots had been fired. During the investigation, officers located damage to a vehicle however, no injuries were reported.
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.
The Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at
The first unit arrived less than four minutes later and observed heavy smoke from a single story, commercial structure. Fire crews established a water supply from a fire hydrant and began an aggressive interior fire attack and search of the building. They encountered heavy smoke and extreme heat upon entering. Additional pre-connected hose lines were advanced to the building and aerial devices equipped with water nozzles were extended as additional fire companies arrived on the scene. Heavy fire was also reported in the attic space.
The incident commander struck a second alarm at approximately 12:35 am, requesting additional personnel and apparatus.
The incident was brought under control in approximately one hour. The Fire Marshal was dispatched to perform a fire origin and cause investigation.
This fire is suspicious in nature. Columbia Fire Department investigators are working with Columbia Police Department detectives on the cause of the fire. There is no additional information at this time, from either department. Additional information will be released when it becomes available.
This is the second fire at this address in the past three weeks. A previous fire occurred on May 11.
Eleven units from the Columbia Fire Department responded to this call. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
June 1, 2020
PATCHING CONTINUES FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following patching work in
Missouri Route 161 - June 1-4, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Missouri Route 19 and Montgomery County Route T for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
Missouri Route 19 - June 8-10, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 94 for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
Motorists need to use caution if they will be traveling in these areas.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
PERSON WHO ATTENDED LAKE OF THE OZARKS BARS TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Health officials say they're seeking to "inform mass numbers of unknown people" after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks tested positive for COVID-19. Camden County Health Department said in a release that the resident of
NEMO MAN MISSING FOR TWO WEEKS FOUND DEAD
A northeast
On May 15, 2020, Matthew Allen Shaw, 36, of
Numerous searches had turned up nothing until Friday.
Sergeant Eric Brown with the Missouri State Highway Patrol told KTVO that right before 10 a.m. Friday, searchers found Shaw's body in tall grass about one-fourth of a mile east of the crash site. It was about 50 feet north of Highway 168.
Brown said, at this time, the death is not considered suspicious, but an autopsy is planned for next week.
Searchers on Friday included state troopers, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and a team from Christian Aid Ministries from
Weekend Report- May 30-31, 2020
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CALLAWAY
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TEEN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in
DRIVER INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A motorcyclist was injured in a Saturday morning crash in
May 29, 2020
THREE
Three
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SUMNER TEEN DROWNS IN
A 19-year-old
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
May 28, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR PUSHES FORWARD MEDICAID VOTE
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is moving up the date that voters will decide whether to expand Medicaid health care coverage in the state.
Parson on Tuesday said he's putting the ballot initiative on the Aug. 4 primary ballot instead of the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
The ballot proposal would expand coverage to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level, which is about $17,600 annually for an individual or $30,000 for a family of three.
MISSOURI HEALTH DIRECTOR VOWS NOT TO COMBINE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS
Health department Director Randall Williams on Tuesday said the state no longer will combine virus tests and antibody tests.
Public health experts and Williams himself have said those tests should be separated.
That's because mixing them makes it difficult to understand how the virus is spreading and can give the false impression that the rate of positive test results is declining.
Williams had said the state wasn't combining the data.
He now says he wasn't aware that was happening.
Columbia Police detained two juvenile suspects, both 16 years old, who are being held on the charge of Arson in the 1st Degree in connection to the May 11 structure fire at Dollar General,
The business was open and occupied at the time of the fire however, no injuries were reported.
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The two suspects were released to the juvenile authorities.
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.
If you saw something or know something, say something. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
May 27, 2020
Six people died in traffic crashes over the 2020 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2020.
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend:
Traffic Statistics
Crashes -- 341
Injuries -- 112
Fatalities -- 5
DWI -- 111
Drug Arrests -- 112
Boating Statistics
Crashes -- 10
Injuries -- 7
Fatalities -- 0
Drownings -- 2
BWI -- 11
Drug Arrests -- 3
During the 2019 counting period, the Patrol investigated 296 traffic crashes, which included 127 injuries and seven of the eight fatalities. Troopers made 96 arrests for driving while intoxicated last year. Also, over the 2019 Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers investigated seven boating crashes involving three injuries and two fatalities; and arrested 10 people for boating while intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. No one drowned over the 2019 Memorial Day holiday.
Columbia Police responded to a report of a person that was stabbed at approximately 8:45 a.m. on May 25 near Highway 63 and
Officers arrived and immediately located one male victim, 42, with a life-threatening injury. The victim was immediately transported to a local emergency room for advanced medical care.
During the investigation, it was learned that the victim was experiencing homelessness and was attacked while in a wooded area near the
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.
If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Leaders in
Big crowds were reported at swimming pools, bars and restaurants at the popular central
Postings showed people without masks partying and swimming together in close proximity.
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page asked the county's health department to issue a travel advisory.
May 26, 2020
PATCHING CONTINUES
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following patching work in
Montgomery County Route CC- May 26, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Trinity Church Road and Missouri Route 161 for patching operations. Work will be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. that day.
Missouri Route 161 - May 26-28 and June 1-2, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Missouri Route 19 and Montgomery County Route T for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
Motorists need to use caution if they will be traveling in these areas.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
COLUMBIA
Columbia Police responded to a report of a person with a gunshot wound on Monday at approximately 2:10 a.m., in the 2700 block of
MISSOURI HEALTH DIRECTOR WARNS RESIDENTS AFTER VIRAL VIDEO SURFACES
One video on social media shows a crammed pool at
The lake draws people from as far away as
It's especially popular with travelers from
FOUR
Four
The crash happened just after 7 p.m. in
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Chase Grimes, 18, of
Weekend Report- May 23-24, 2020
DRIVER HURT IN
A driver was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:25pm Saturday in
MAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
A man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
A man was seriously injured in a Friday morning crash in
May 22, 2020
Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired Thursday, May 21, at approximately 6:50 a.m. in the 3500 block of
Officers arrived and immediately began canvassing the area and located several shell casings indicating shots had been fired. During the investigation, officers did locate damage to a residence however, no injuries were reported.
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.
Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is urging Mike Parson to call a special session so lawmakers can take action to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. In a letter to the Republican governor on Wednesday, the chamber called coronavirus liability an "emerging problem in
The organization cites lawsuits involving those who believe they contracted the virus at a business.
The chamber says that under current state law, the lawsuits can move forward regardless of whether businesses were taking precautions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
A northeast
The accident happened around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday in
According to the patrol a grain truck driven by Joseph Swisher, 71, of
A vehicle driven by Destiny Bevans, 33, of
Bevans was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, and suffered serious injuries.
She was taken by Air Evac to
Swisher was not injured in the crash.
May 21, 2020
At approximately 2:53 p.m. on May 19,
Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female victim, 43, who was transported to a local hospital by emergency medical services to treat non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was identified as Gentara Bennett, 19, of
This case is an ongoing investigation and is being handled by detectives in the Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
MINOR FLOODING REPORTED IN
Persistent wet weather has caused rivers to rise in eastern
Much of the eastern part of the state has received 3 inches of rain or more over the past week.
The Mississippi River is at flood stage in the northeast
In southeast
The Meramec River was flooding at
PATROL: MAKE SAFETY A TOP PRIORITY THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recognizes Memorial Day weekend is highly anticipated, especially after these last few months. A safe, fun weekend starts with planning and good decisions. Please remember to observe social distancing and other CDC guidelines, and stay home if you are ill. If your plans include driving or boating, choose to be courteous and obey all
The Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend. This means every available trooper will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists.
Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report a crime should use the Highway Patrol's Emergency Assistance number 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. For road condition reports, travelers can visit the Patrol's website at www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. Click on the Road Condition icon to view road construction areas as well as road conditions throughout the state or call 1-888-275-6636.
Over the 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend, eight people died and 433 were injured in 1,009 traffic crashes. Last year, troopers made 96 DWI arrests. This year's counting period for the holiday weekend begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2020. Troopers will focus their attention on seat belt use, use of child safety seats, impaired drivers, hazardous moving violations, and speed violations.
The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial start to the boating season. During the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, there were seven boating crashes which included two fatalities and three injuries. No one drowned over last year’s holiday weekend. Troopers arrested 10 people for boating while intoxicated over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend.
May 20, 2020
WOMAN INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Moscow Mills woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:50pm Tuesday in
WOMAN KILLED, MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in
May 19, 2020
WOMAN HURT IN
An O’Fallon woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in
TEEN INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A Martinsburg teen was injured in an accident that occurred at 12:35pm Monday in
DRIVER HURT IN UNUSUAL INCIDENT
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APPLICATION DEADLINE SET FOR FOOD, SHELTER AID FUNDING
A May 28th deadline has been set for distribution of federal emergency food and shelter program money in 10
May 18, 2020
PATCHING OPERATIONS PLANNED FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Montgomery County Route CC- May 19-21, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Missouri Route 161 and Montgomery County Route A for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
Missouri Route 161 - May 26-28, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Missouri Route 19 and Montgomery County Route TT for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
Motorists need to use caution if they will be traveling in these areas.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
In the early hours of Saturday, May 16,
The first incident occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. in the 1400 block of
While officers were investigating the call on
There were no reported injuries. No shell casings were located at or near either scene.
These are active and ongoing investigations and there are no further details to provide.
If anyone has any additional information, they are encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS to remain anonymous.
Late Friday afternoon, the Missouri State HIghway Patrol, Kirksville Police Department and the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office arrested a northeast
Makuya Stephanie Kambamba, 28, of
According to court documents filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crime happened in a restroom at the Smithfield Foods plant in
Investigators said Kambamba knowingly allowed her boy to drown in a toilet where she had given birth.
Court papers state the suspect told officers that after birthing the child, she saw the baby moving as he was face down in the toilet water.
Kambamba said she then sat back down on the toilet due to having more labor contractions and never again checked on the boy until approximately 30 minutes later when a
An autopsy on the newborn revealed evidence consistent with a drowning victim.
Kambamba also faces charges of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, second-degree involuntary manslaughter and abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death.
She was processed Friday evening at the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office in
Kambamba is being held without bond.
Weekend Report- May 16-17, 2020
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
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TEEN HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A teen was hurt in an early Saturday morning crash in
May 15, 2020
A Seabrook,
MISSOURI CASINOS TO REOPEN JUNE 1ST, SOME MU EMPLOYEES CAN BEGIN TO RETURN TO CAMPUS
All 13 casinos in the state were closed March 17 as part of the effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday extended the closure through May 31, meaning the gambling centers can reopen the following day.
The
The university is using a phased-in approach that allows some faculty, staff and administrators to return but under guidelines on social distancing and hygiene.
SCHUYLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS FIRST COVID-19 CASE
The Schuyler County Health Department has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in
The patient is being asked to self-isolate to decrease the risk of exposing others.
Administrator Kathryn Magers told KTVO the infected person is between the ages of 60 and 65.
We have learned the patient is a man. The health department won't release his hometown so that won't be an identifying factor.
Schuyler County Health Department staff is working in coordination with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to determine any close contacts of that individual who were possibly exposed. If there were any, health officials will guide these individuals and monitor them closely for the development of symptoms.
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 CASES TOP 10,000 IN
Both the number of confirmed cases and deaths from the coronavirus in
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has finished its chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring and testing efforts for the 2019-2020 deer season. After the MDC completed those tests, 46 new cases of CWD were found across the state of
Three were in
25 of the 46 new cases were from the 29,000 tissue samples collected this past season. The remaining 21 cases were from the post-season targeted culling efforts in January, February and early March in areas CWD was previously found.
The MDC would like to thank the 1,390 participating landowners who helped MDC staffers remove 2,400 deer from those areas.
Since the first cases of CWD were confirmed in 2012, the MDC has tested more than 137,000 deer.
BE ALERT FOR SEASONAL STRIPING OPERATIONS
Road striping operations have begun throughout the state and the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution when encountering work crews.
MoDOT is currently striping two-lane roadways and will be working on freeways and expressways in June, July and August. Drivers will see slow-moving caravans of trucks refreshing the lines on the roadway.
Striping crews must travel slowly as they paint roadway markings to ensure a good quality line. The striping trains move between 8 and 12 mph when workers are painting white and yellow lines on the highways. The trucks have flashing lights, boards with flashing arrows and signs that say, “SLOW VEHICLES” and “WET PAINT.”
Crisp, easy-to-see striping is a significant safety feature on roadways. MoDOT uses paint embedded with glass beads. The beads reflect headlight beams back in the direction of the motorist to make the stripes more visible, especially at night, wet road or low light conditions.
Most of the striping is done during daylight hours. However, it is not uncommon to see crews working at night on interstate highways and other high-volume divided highways. Rain or very damp conditions will cancel or cut short any striping work that is scheduled.
May 13, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ENCOURAGED BY RETURN TO SOME NORMALCY
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that he's encouraged that residents are returning to some semblance of normal life after weeks of shelter-in-place orders made necessary by the coronavirus. Parson spent the weekend back home in southwestern
He helped his grandson shop for his first car and took his wife to a restaurant.
PROPOSED BILL TO EXTEND ACCESS TO RAPE KITS IN
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WANTED
On May 11, at approximately 7:45 a.m. EDT, troopers from the New York State Police arrested Keith Edwin Brodie, a suspect on
In
On Feb. 20, Brodie was a suspect in an officer-involved shooting that took place on
We appreciate our law enforcement partners in
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
May 12, 2020
Authorities say a baby, toddler and three others have been killed in a suburban
On Friday, May 8 at approximately 8:06PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the intersection of Wade and Hendricks in reference to a crash involving a bicycle. Responding personnel found that Earl Smith, age 69 of Mexico, was driving his 2006 Pontiac northbound on Wade Street through the intersection, when he struck a bicycle being ridden by a 12 year-old male. The bicycle had almost cleared the intersection when the collision occurred, and the bicycle was struck on the rear tire causing it to crash. The juvenile was later taken to SSM Health / St. Mary’s Hospital-Audrain by a parent. His injuries were treated and he was released.
The Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at
The first unit arrived on the scene less than four minutes later and reported moderate smoke coming from a single story commercial structure. Evacuation was in progress. An additional fire company was requested. Fire crews performed an aggressive fire attack using pre-connected hose lines that were advanced into the structure from two separate entrances. They encountered significant heat and smoke upon entry. The fire was brought under control in approximately thirty minutes.
The Fire Marshal was dispatched to perform a fire origin and cause investigation. Additional details will be released as they become available.
Ten units from the Columbia Fire Department responded to this call. There were no reported injuries.
May 11, 2020
Columbia Police arrested Montreil Donell Johnson, 34, of
Officers established a secure perimeter around the residence and attempted to get Johnson to voluntarily come out, however he refused to exit the residence. The Columbia Police Crisis Negotiation Team, Boone County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit, and the Columbia Police SWAT team assisted patrol officers at the scene.
After several attempts were made to get Johnson to voluntarily exit, the SWAT team made entry to the residence and located him at 3:55 a.m., unconscious and hiding in a clothes dryer. Johnson was transported by
Johnson was arrested for Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree for the previous incident with an additional charge of obstructing government operations for barricading himself in the residence.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
CHIP SEALING ADDS LIFE TO
Chip seal operations have begun throughout the state, and the Missouri Department of Transportation wants you to know what this work entails and why this technique is used to preserve highways throughout the state.
MoDOT has prepared a series of videos titled “All About Chip Seals” to help drivers better understand this maintenance technique. The videos can be found on MoDOT Central District’s YouTube channel here.
Chip seals are about one-third the cost of a conventional asphalt overlay, averaging $15,000 per mile as compared to an estimated $55,000 per mile for an asphalt overlay. Chip seals keep damaging water from penetrating paved surfaces and extend the life of the pavement for an additional five to seven years. Chip sealing also seals cracks and improves roadway traction.
A surface may be chip sealed several times, providing the road remains structurally sound. The chip seal process is typically used on roads carrying lower traffic volumes which make up more than half of MoDOT’s roadway network.
Motorists should be aware that flaggers and pilot vehicles are frequently present at chip seal operations, and vehicles may be required to come to a complete stop. Traffic delays are possible, so travelers should consider alternate routes, if available.
May 8, 2020
BRIDGE AND PATCHING WORK CONTINUES FOR ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Montgomery County Route DD - May 11, road will be down to one lane at various locations between Montgomery County Route E and Montgomery County Route A (in Truxton) for patching operations. Work will be completed between 8:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m. that day.
Montgomery County Route CC- May 19-21, road will be down to one lane traffic at various locations between Missouri Route 161 and Montgomery County Route A for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
The Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing will be performing flyovers of six
These flyovers will take place during the afternoon and evening of May 8.
The flyovers are a part of an Air Force-wide effort to honor first responders as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic, said Col. Ken Eaves, commander of the 131st Bomb Wing.
“We greatly appreciate the selfless service and sacrifices of our medical professionals and other COVID-19 essential workers,” Eaves said. “As Guardsmen, we’ve been honored to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with these incredible professionals. Currently, hundreds of Missouri Air and Army National Guardsmen are mobilized to support these efforts.”
The planned route will pass over Camdenton, Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, Columbia, Jefferson City and Springfield, and will include a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th/131st Bomb Wings.
During the flyovers, all residents are encouraged to follow strict social distancing guidelines and refrain from gathering in large groups.
The flyovers are part of the Air Force’s Operation American Resolve, honoring the heroism of medical professionals, healthcare workers and first responders working tirelessly to combat the pandemic. Dozens of similar missions have been conducted across the country in recent weeks, including a flight made up of B-2s and A-10s flown by Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing and 442nd Fighter Wing, respectively, over
The U.S. Air Force performs almost 1,000 flyovers each year, to include air shows, national-level sporting events, and any event in support of a patriotic holiday. Flyovers are fully functional training missions, designed to maintain the lethality and readiness of Air Force pilots and maintainers. They are conducted at no additional cost to taxpayers and are incorporated into existing flying schedules.
Based at Whiteman Air Force Base and Jefferson Barracks, the 131st Bomb Wing is the only National Guard wing to fly the B-2 Spirit through as a classic unit association with the active duty Bomb Wing.
Tentative schedule:
4:14 p.m. - Camdenton
4:50 p.m. -
5:12 p.m. -
5:43 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. -
6:22 p.m. -
NOTE: Times are subject to change
STATE OF
The state of
Attorney Patrick Berrigan told the St. Joseph News-Press Wednesday that he has been appointed to defend Garland Joseph Nelson in the death penalty case.
Nelson is accused of killing Nick and Justin Diemel, of
Nelson pleaded not guilty Monday.
Circuit Judge Kevin Walden has been appointed to hear the case.
Court records report the brothers disappeared after they went to Nelson's northwestern
Their remains were found in
May 7, 2020
FEDERAL JUDGE THROWS OUT LAWSUIT AGAINST
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed on behalf of workers at the Smithfield Foods Meatpacking plant in
In a 24-page order Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Greg Kays declined to hear the case, which alleged that working conditions at the plant have left its workers dangerously exposed to the coronavirus.
He ruled it's a matter for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) to consider.
The suit, which was filed nearly two weeks ago by a worker at the plant and a small nonprofit group that advocates for plant workers, alleged that Smithfield Foods had not taken adequate steps to prevent transmission of the coronavirus.
In dismissing the lawsuit, Kays said OHSA was in a better position to determine whether the plant was complying with the guidance. And, he said, deferring to the agency would “ensure uniform national enforcement” of the guidance.
Kays also said he would not have granted the relief requested by the plaintiffs because they had not demonstrated “irreparable harm.”
The plaintiffs wanted Kays to issue an injunction to force
SENATE TRYING TO KEEP COLLEGES OUT OF BUDGET CUTS
Senators on Tuesday voted against a 10% cut in state funding to public colleges and universities.
The House proposed the cut to balance next year's budget, which begins July 1.
Senators are hoping that Congress will send
Legislative leaders agreed to cut $700 million from the governor's original budget proposal because of the hit coronavirus has taken on the economy.
One senator says that's not enough.
Columbia Police officers responded to the 1600 block of
Officers arrived and immediately began canvassing the area and located several shell casings indicating shots had been fired. During the investigation, officers did not locate any damage to property and no injuries were reported.
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
May 6, 2020
DRIVERS INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two drivers were injured in an accident that occurred at around 6:25pm Tuesday in
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
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TWO HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Two people were hurt in a Tuesday afternoon crash in
May 5, 2020
STATE BEGINS TO REOPEN, BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
On Monday, May 4,
This is not yet a return to normal. It's a first step in a slow crawl toward whatever the post-covid-19 world has in store.
In an April 27 statement from the governor’s office, Parson writes that on May 4: “citizens may begin returning to economic and social activities but must adhere to social distancing requirements, including maintaining six feet of space between individuals in most cases."
Despite increasing numbers of covid-19 cases and deaths in the state, Parson has said the easing of some restrictions is a part of a "data-driven" approach. The plan is said to take into account a perceived need for different policies for different communities, based on whether they're a "hot-spot" for the virus or not. Parson says that phase one of the Plan comes after increased testing capacity in the Show-Me State, which has made that distinction clearer.
Stay-home order expires
The Stay Home order issued April 3 is now lifted in
For the time being,
Many non-essential businesses can reopen
Small and large businesses, as well as manufacturers, barbershops and salons, gyms and restaurants will begin to reopen May 4.
Dependent on where you work, if you're returning to the job site Monday, you may be required to wear personal protective equipment, especially if your job is impossible to do while social distancing.
On May 2, the Governor gave guidance to businesses like hair and nail salons and barbershops, who need to be close to the people they're doing business with, as a matter of fact.
"The social distancing requirements do not apply to individuals performing job duties that require contact with other people closer than six feet (6’)," the Office writes.
Under the Plan's first phase, church services, and even concerts can resume activity, with no limits as to how many can attend, as long as state and federal guidelines for social distancing are followed.
"There are currently no limitations on social gatherings as long as necessary precautions are taken," according to a release from Parson's office.
For comparison's sake, in
You can expect thinner crowds inside retail stores, or even lines that go outside, as stores with 10,000 square feet or greater have been instructed to open at 25% capacity or less, businesses larger than 10,000 square feet -- 10% occupancy.
Dine-in is allowed once again
Dining rooms in restaurants are now allowed to reopen, too.
Expect for tables at restaurants to be spaced out from one another, and for new protective measures being taken to minimize contact, if the restaurant decides to go the route of reopening table seating.
You may find that restaurants can fit fewer tables in their facilities under these new guidelines than they could beforehand. This could lead to longer wait times, or an inability to be seated in some instances, if the restaurant is really busy.
Government services back on
Motor vehicle and drivers’ licenses offices, as well as vehicle inspections, and access to vital records will now be accessible again, but social distancing may affect availability of these services.
Many aspects of government are reopening, but the extent to which things are "back on" as normal is more fluid.
For example, the Kirksville City Council is convening for a study session Monday evening. Before covid-19, a public meeting would be open for the general public to attend.
The Council has opted to close the study session to the public, and will be streaming it online.
May 4, 2020
BRIDGE AND PATCHING WORK PLANNED FOR SEVERAL ROUTES IN
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in
Montgomery County Route DD - May 4-5, road will be down to one lane at various locations between Montgomery County Route E and Montgomery County Route A for patching operations. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
TRAIN DERAILS IN
Cleanup crews are on the scene of a freight train derailment in northeast
BNSF Railways spokesman Andy Williams told KTVO the incident happened at 6:55 a.m. Sunday in
A resident who lives near the site said the derailment is approximately five miles northwest of
Williams said 11 of 91 cars of the westbound train jumped the tracks.
He would not release what was in the overturned train cars, but he did say it is not hazardous materials.
No injuries were reported.
Crews from
Smith said there are two rail lines in the area where the derailment happened, so train traffic was not interrupted by the derailment.
A cause is still unclear at this time.
Weekend Report- May 2-3, 2020
MAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN
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TROY WOMAN HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Troy woman was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in
DRIVER INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
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May 1, 2020
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PLANNED DURING OVERNIGHT HOURS
Weather permitting, May 3-7, MoDOT crews will have one lane traffic on Missouri Route 19 south at the bridge over Interstate 70 at New Florence while bridge maintenance is underway. The work will take place during the overnight hours between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day (beginning at 7:00 p.m. on May 3 and ending at 7:00 a.m. on May 7) reopening during daytime hours. There will be a 10 ft. width restriction in place while the work is completed. This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
Stephanie Browning, director of Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has issued Order No. 2020-05. This order includes a framework for most businesses in
"It is important that we maintain low-levels of transmission as we have learned that the public health and socioeconomic impacts of the virus are significant and disproportionately impact the vulnerable. For that to happen, we all have to continue modifying our behaviors and every resident has a key role in facilitating this. Thanks to the community's hard work and sacrifice, COVID-19 cases in
Highlights:
The contact investigation team at PHHS is working closely with local health care systems and testing laboratories to track new cases of the virus. Should there be any indication that the progress that has been made thus far is jeopardized, the PHHS director may reinstate restrictions based on the epidemiological conditions at that time.
Businesses should refer to the business guidance document provided by PHHS for more information on how to safely operate during this time. If you are a business with questions about operating requirements, please emailbusinessguidance@CoMo.gov. In addition to business guidance, PHHS will be launching an online, voluntary training for businesses to certify that they are using best safety practices during COVID-19. More information will be available soon.
But Smithfield Foods says it needs some flexibility in an industry where people typically work side by side.
The comments from a lawyer for Smithfield Foods came as a judge weighed whether to issue an injunction requiring the company's
KTVO reached out to one of the attorneys for the group filing the lawsuit against
David Muraskin told KTVO by email that
The RWCA will then have 24 hours to respond.
Muraskin says that Judge Greg Kays has then promised to rule expeditiously thereafter.
The RCWA lawsuit isn't asking for monetary damages, just that
April 30, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR PRESENTS DATA BACKING UP REOPENING DECISION
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson gave the green light for all
Health officials continue to count the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients and the number of people under investigation.
Parson said on April 7, the state hit peak hospitalization with 1,242 cases.
Since that time, the total number of hospitalizations has decreased in every region of the state, with the exception of the
In addition, Parson said the hospitals in the state also have a significant amount of medical equipment.
Based on those numbers, business sectors across
Greg Hunsucker, board president of the Missouri Restaurant Association said employees are ready and willing to get back to work, all while taking the proper precautions.
While Parson said all
On Wednesday at approximately 12:57AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department attempted to stop a vehicle in the 400 block of Robinson for several traffic violations. The vehicle drove through some yards and officers located it in a nearby driveway. Officers spoke with Blake E Swisher, age 26 of
It was determined Swisher had four outstanding arrest warrants: three from
LANE CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR BUSINESS LOOP 70 WEST IN
Beginning Monday, May 4, at 7 a.m., JF Construction, contractor for Ameren
April 29, 2020
A top
Republican Gov. Mike Parson drafted his budget recommendations before the coronavirus started wreaking havoc on the state's economy.
Lawmakers have been off work for weeks over concerns about spreading the virus.
But they came back to try to pass a tightened budget before their May 8 deadline.
The full House still needs to approve Smith's proposal before the budget can head to the Senate.
The Columbia Police Department has identified the human remains found on April 14 as Timothy Alan Chrouser, 47, of
Chrouser was reported missing on Sept. 2, 2019, as he had not been seen for approximately a week. Officers were able to check several of the businesses and areas that he was known to visit but was unable to locate him or anyone that had seen him recently.
On April 14, Columbia Police responded to an area near I-70 Drive NW and
The cause of death is still not determined. This is an ongoing investigation and there are no further details to provide at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS to remain anonymous.
It Only Takes One is a statewide campaign among high school students that stresses the importance of making good decisions while on the road. One drink, one text, one distraction could end it all. But one click (of the seatbelt) could save your life. It runs from September to March.
The
April 28, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF REOPENING
Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the "Show Me Strong Recovery" Plan, which outlines how
During phase one of the plan, citizens may begin returning to economic and social activities, but must adhere to social distancing requirements, including maintaining 6 feet of space between individuals in most cases. There are currently no limitations on social gatherings as long as necessary precautions are taken and 6 feet of distance can be maintained between individuals and/or families.
In addition, Parson says all businesses can be open provided that the social distancing guidelines set forth in the new health order are followed. Some businesses will be required to take additional precautions to protect employees and the public, such as occupancy limits at retail locations
Parson says the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan rests on four essential pillars, intended to protect those most at risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Expand testing capacity and volume in the state
As Parson has said before, this will be a deliberate and data-driven process that allows for flexibility based on changing situations.
The governor adds that some communities may be able to reopen at a faster rate than others. Local officials will have the authority to put further rules, regulations or ordinances in place so long as they are not inconsistent with the statewide order.
Even as
In addition, all businesses are encouraged to do the following:
AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, ONE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY RECEIVE MONEY TO HELP PURCHASE BUSES TO LOWER DIESEL EMISSION
Last Thursday, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $1,030,000 to 23
The funds are part of $11.5 million to replace 580 buses for 157 school bus fleets in 43 states and
School districts and bus transportation company receiving funds include:
Bowling Green R-I: $20,000
Festus R-VI: $115,000
North Callaway R-1 $40,000
Sullivan: $40,000
Jarnik Buses $60,000
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April 27, 2020
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PLANNED DURING OVERNIGHT HOURS
Weather permitting, May 3-7, MoDOT crews will have one lane traffic on Missouri Route 19 south at the bridge over Interstate 70 at New Florence while bridge maintenance is underway. The work will take place during the overnight hours between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day (beginning at 7:00 p.m. on May 3 and ending at 7:00 a.m. on May 7) reopening during daytime hours. There will be a 10 ft. width restriction in place while the work is completed. This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR FURTHER OUTLINES REOPEN PLAN
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says his plan to reopen the state from the coronavirus shutdown will include guidance for church services, sports and other events.
Parson said during a news conference on Friday that Missourians have "stepped up to do their part" in helping to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, allowing the state to move ahead with plans to allow businesses and other organizations to reopen starting May 4. He says more details will be announced next week about how the reopening will work. Parson says the guidance he will outline will include religious services, weddings and outdoor functions like sports.
A Heartland meatpacking plant is facing a federal lawsuit over its handling of coronavirus safety procedures.
The Smithfield Foods plant in
The RCWA is a non-profit operating out of
The group says in court documents that it is suing on behalf of a Milan plant worker only identified as "Jane Doe"
The suit, which was filed Thursday in the Western District of Missouri, not only accuses Smithfield of failing to protect its workers, it also says the company is essentially bribing its workforce to work in dangerous conditions by offering a $500 "responsibility bonus."
The lawsuit claims that bonus is only available if a worker doesn't miss a shift between April 1 and May 1.
The RCWA says that racism is at play, suggesting the company blamed "certain cultures" rather than a lack of personal protective equipment for an outbreak at its
The suit doesn't ask for money but that the company takes steps to protect its employees.
As of Friday morning
Weekend Report- April 25-26, 2020
MAN INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
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DRIVER INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY WRECK
TROY MAN HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Troy man was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in
April 24, 2020
COUNTIES WITH MEATPACKING AND FOOD PLANTS SEEING SPIKE IN CORONAVIRUS CASES
Two rural
Neither county has reported a death.
Statewide, the number of confirmed cases topped 6,000 on Wednesday, and the death toll reached 229.
Data provided by Saline and Moniteau counties shows they have the highest per capita rates of infection in the state.
On Wednesday, April 22,
At approximately 12:19 p.m., CPD officers were provided a tip that Jones’ vehicle was located in the 2300 block of
When officers attempted to make contact with Jones, he barricaded himself in the residence. Officers proceeded to request additional resources which included members of the Violent Crimes Task Force, Street Crimes Unit and K-9 unit.
The BearCat, a personal protective vehicle, was also positioned at the scene. After 30 minutes of negotiations with the Patrol and Street Crimes Units, Jones surrendered.
Earlier this year, Jones had been identified as a suspect in a domestic assault incident where he fled the scene of the crime. He was also seen in this same area on April 16, which prompted CPD to ask the public for assistance in locating the suspect. CPD is grateful for the assistance of the citizens who provided the tip to help take a violent felon off of the streets.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
April 23, 2020
On Tuesday at approximately 8:58AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of
The house was vacant, but a family member of the owners had been staying in and around the house. The family member was in the attached garage when the fire started and the fire was caused accidentally, due to smoking. He appeared to have inhaled some smoke and Audrain Ambulance District treated him on scene. He refused further care. There were no other injuries from the incident.
On Wednesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new tool developed by Google to help health care providers connect with
The new tool is a joint effort between the state and the Missouri Hospital Association. It was built to help manufacturers that have shifted production to PPE enter the health care market and connect with buyers.
Parson also said the state will be receiving another resource to address the short supply of PPE in
"The PPE shortage has been a top concern in
In an effort to conserve PPE amid the COVID-19 crisis, hospitals, health care providers and first responder agencies will have the opportunity to utilize the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) starting next week.
A result of two decades of research and approved for use through the federal Food and Drug Administration, the system uses a process of vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate the masks. Any one mask can be decontaminated using the process up to 20 times without impacting its integrity.
The system also has the capability to decontaminate 80,000 masks per day.
The Battelle CCDS is 100% federally funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, allowing the mask decontamination to be provided at no cost to health care providers.
There will be up to 13 drop-off and pick-up sites located throughout the state. The masks are then transported via a biohazard courier to the temporary site of the Battelle CCDS in
April 22, 2020
STATE OF
It alleges that Chinese officials are to blame for the pandemic. Schmitt says the Chinese government lied about the dangers of the virus and didn't do enough to slow its spread.
An international law expert says lawsuits against other countries typically don't go anywhere because
According to
MODOT URGES DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF WORK ZONES
As construction begins to ramp up this Spring, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is encouraging drivers to slow down and avoid distractions, especially when they are driving through work zones.
Last year, there were 39 truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) crashes.
Truck-mounted attenuators are pieces of safety equipment designed to absorbed impact in highway work zones.
There have been 18 of these crashes so far, this year, making the state on pace to see a record number of work zone crashes.
On Monday, Columbia Police arrested Lacy Jordan Jr., 65, of
At approximately 9:55 p.m., officers witnessed the suspect’s vehicle speeding and committing lane violations while traveling eastbound on
CPD pursued the vehicle briefly, but officers terminated the pursuit after witnessing erratic driving of the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was seen driving a white Chevrolet Impala with an adult male passenger.
At approximately 9:58 p.m., a 911 caller reported witnessing a wreck located in the 1400 block of
Upon arrival, officers immediately provided aid to
This is an ongoing investigation, there are no further details to provide at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
April 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS DEATHS IN
The coronavirus outbreak has now claimed 200 lives in
COVID-19-related deaths in
The data also showed the number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 5,991, up 219.
The deaths include 11 residents of Frontier Health and Rehabilitation in
Another roughly 60 Frontier residents and a dozen employees have tested positive.
MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING
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Garland Joseph Nelson, of Braymer, waived his right last week to a preliminary hearing in which the judge could hear the prosecutor's evidence against him and decide whether it was sufficient for him to stand trial.
Instead the 10 felony charges against Nelson will be formally read at his May 4 arraignment.
Among the charges are two counts each of first-degree murder in the deaths of 35-year-old Nick Diemel and 34-year-old Justin Diemel, of
MISSING MEMPHIS WOMAN HOME SAFE
A missing northeast
A brother of Alicia Miller Dugger, of
She had last been seen in
By tracking the missing woman's EBT card,
By talking to a store clerk who had seen her multiple times, police determined that Dugger did not appear to be in any harm or held against her will.
Family friends were then able to track Dugger down over the weekend and get her back home to
April 20, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR MOVING FORWARD WITH PLANS TO BEGIN TO
Coronavirus cases continue to rise throughout the state of
Thursday, he unveiled the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan.
During a press conference on Friday, Parson detailed more of that initiative.
He says the state's approach will be deliberate and data-driven, and intended to protect those most at risk to COVID-19, all while returning Missouri to a new normal.
The essential pillar framework will allow the state to work through a gradual reopening, leading to a broader economic recovery. Specifically,
Parson said the state is still currently in the immediate response phase and will soon move to the gradual reopening phase driven by Missouri-specific public health data.
During the same press conference, state officials gave an update on PPE, or personal protective equipment.
On Monday, KTVO reported the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency recalled 48,000 KN94 face masks distributed to law enforcement and fire personnel.
Testing done by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services found some masks did not meet safety standards.
Now, Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandra Karsten says the state has been working to distribute additional personal protective equipment to front line responders.
Karsten says the faulty masks were purchased from three different vendors.
Those vendors have since refunded the state's money and picked up the recalled masks, or are in the process of doing so.
The mask recall is something that the Missouri State Auditor's Office is continuing to investigate.
WIDELY USED PROJECTION PREDICTS
The number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 5,772, up 212 over Friday.
According to widely-used
The predictions assume that current measures remain in place until June 1 in
President Donald Trump has left the issue of how, and when, to relax the current strategies up to state governors, after 'swift pushback' for claiming he had absolute authority to determine when states reopen.
Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he's got sights set on May 4 to begin phase one of his Show Me Strong recovery plan, KTVO reported.
Weekend Report- April 18-19, 2020
MAN KILLED IN SATURDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
WOMAN HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Waynesville driver was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in
April 17, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR EXTENDS STAY AT HOME ORDER
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has extended the statewide stay-at-home order, now set to run through Sunday, May 3.
The initial order was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24.
Despite the extension, Parson said plans are now in place to reopen the state.
Between now and Monday, May 4, Parson and state officials will continue monitoring the COVID-19 crisis with health, business and government leaders.
He said the state's approach to reopening will be "deliberate and data-driven."
Parson said reopening
First, the state will work to protect health care workers, first responders and other direct care workers — so the most vulnerable citizens have access to care.
After that, the state will begin strategically reopening businesses.
These phases involve multiple steps that take into consideration the state's "data-driven approach."
Those steps include:
Parson adds that social distancing has been working when it comes to combating coronavirus in
Authorities say an officer has fatally shot a person who shot and wounded another officer following a police chase in
Police say the wounded
The pursuit started about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday after
Two people eventually got out of the vehicle and fled, and one allegedly fired at officers.
Police say another officer returned fire, killing the person.
The second person was taken into custody.
On Wednesday at approximately 2:16PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the
April 16, 2020
Regional leaders in
Parson has been non-committal about whether the statewide order will be extended, but has cited a need to restart the economy.
Leaders of the
He said that effective May 1, he and other leaders are taking 10% salary cuts that will last until at least July 31.
Meanwhile, budget planners at each university are developing plans for cuts of up to 15%. Some budget-cutting decisions will be made by April 30.
On Wednesday at approximately 1:45AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1400 block of N Western in reference to a fire. Responding personnel found fire in the kitchen, which was located at the back of the home. The fire was contained and extinguished in that location, after causing significant fire damage to the kitchen and moderate smoke and heat damage to the rest of the home. It was determined that someone staying in the home was heating grease on the stovetop, and the grease caught fire. The person threw a handful of flour at the flame, but it was not enough to extinguish it. All the residents exited the home as the fire grew and there were no injuries from the incident.
April 15, 2020
Missouri Supreme Court judges are weighing whether to grant a new trial for a man who has spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit.
Judges heard arguments remotely on 46-year-old Lamar Johnson's case Tuesday over concerns about coronavirus.
Johnson was convicted in the 1994 killing of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd over an alleged drug dispute.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner agrees that Johnson is innocent.
She's asking the Supreme Court for a new trial.
But the state says only Johnson can ask for a new trial, and it's too late for that.
MISSING
A missing northeast
On Tuesday afternoon,
Dugger, who has a developmental disability, was last seen Friday on
She had gone there with a friend, and they got separated after getting into an argument.
They found a convenience store where Dugger had used the card several times, as recently as Tuesday.
KCPD officers spoke with a store clerk who has seen Dugger coming and going over the past three to four days.
Officers learned Dugger has been accompanied by a few different people when going to the convenience store.
He said the woman is no longer considered missing by KCPD.
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced that
On Monday the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $61.7 million grant to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020.
“These funds will provide a needed boost to rural transit systems in
The CARES Act provides emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families and businesses affected by COVID-19 and provides emergency appropriations to support Executive Branch agency operations during the pandemic. It includes $25 billion in transit assistance funding to support public transit recipients of urban and rural area funds, with $22.7 billion to large and small urban areas and $2.2 billion to rural areas.
MoDOT will use the funds for operating expenses and capital assistance for 30
Operating expenses incurred beginning on January 20 are eligible, including operating expenses to maintain transit services as well as payment for administrative leave for transit personnel due to reduced operations during an emergency.
“MoDOT will work closely with rural public transit providers to implement this critical funding. I want to thank my staff for reacting so quickly when the grant availability was announced,” MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna said. “The grant application clearly painted a picture of
April 14, 2020
TWO INJURED IN
Two people from
LINN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS FIRST COVID-19 DEATH IN COUNTY
The Linn County Health Department announced the first death of a
A mentally disabled woman from northeast
Alicia Miller Dugger, 32, of
Memphis Police Chief Bill Holland told KTVO on Monday that Dugger had gone to
The two reportedly got separated after getting into an argument.
Dugger's brother, Ty Sizemore, of
Dugger is 5'6" tall, weighs 160 pounds with dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call the Memphis Police Department at (660) 465-2106 or the Kansas City Police Department at (816) 234-5000.
April 13, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ORDERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF SCHOOL YEAR
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has ordered all
Exceptions have been made for nutrition services and child care, outlined in the recent
The recommendation was made by working with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and several school superintendents from across the state, from both rural and urban school districts.
Parson says schools should continue remote learning for students until the end date previously set on the academic calendar.
MAN INJURED IN
An O’Fallon man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 4:45pm Sunday in
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A Fenton woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in
Weekend Report- April 11-12, 2020
WOMAN INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman from
MAN HURT IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Creve Coeur man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in
April 10, 2020
MAN ARRESTED AFTER INTERSTATE SHOOTING IN
At around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 7 members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a shooting on eastbound Interstate 70, near the 175-mile marker, in
A preliminary investigation indicated the driver of a passenger car had fired shots from a moving vehicle, striking and disabling another vehicle, which was also traveling eastbound. After the shooting, the victim’s vehicle came to rest in the median near the 175-mile marker. The victim’s vehicle was occupied by three people; no injuries were reported. Troopers learned that after the victim’s vehicle came to a stop, two tractor-trailer drivers parked their trucks around the van to shield it from additional gun fire. The suspect in the passenger car fled the area, ultimately traveling westbound on Interstate 70. A short time later, troopers located the suspect’s vehicle near the intersection of U.S. 63 and Interstate 70, in
On Tuesday at approximately 3:21PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 4400 block of
April 9, 2020
Montgomery County Route JJ is now open at Price’s Branch, located one mile west of
The bridge at that location was closed Jan. 3, 2019, when significant deterioration was discovered during a routine inspection, and construction on the new bridge began Nov. 12.
“The new bridge is 24 feet wide, which is four feet wider than the old one,” said MoDOT Area Engineer Erik Maninga.
This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
Senators on Wednesday approved the use of federal funding for medical supplies, local governments, nursing homes and other aid.
The House is expected to give the bill final passage later Wednesday.
Parson's administration asked for the authority to spend roughly $4.8 billion in federal dollars in response to the pandemic, but at least $1.8 billion of that hasn't been promised by Congress.
Lawmakers are taking social distancing precautions as they conduct business.
THREE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS ASSAULTED DURING DISTURBANCE AT MOBERLY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
The Missouri Department of Corrections said three corrections officers were assaulted Monday night at the
Communications Director Karen Pojmann said Wednesday that there was a disturbance inside one of the facility's housing units.
Three officers were assaulted. Pojmann said two offenders instigated the incident, and four other inmates became involved.
No one required outside medical attention. The Corrections Emergency Response Team was activated, but officers on site had already regained control of the situation before they arrived.
April 8, 2020
The Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at
LAWMAKERS ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO CAPITOL FOR VIRUS FUNDING BILL
The Capitol has been closed to everyone except essential staff since March 24.
But lawmaker approval is needed for Gov. Mike Parson to spend what could amount to billions of dollars in federal funding for medical supplies, local governments, schools and other aid. A spokesman says the House aims to have fewer than 10 people in the chamber at any one time and for the 163-member chamber to vote one at a time.
April 7, 2020
The Columbia Police Department said Monday officers are looking for a person suspected of throwing rocks into the police department's building on
The Columbia Police Department said Monday morning it's looking for a person suspected of throwing a rock through a window at the police station. A Facebook post from the police department said the person threw at least two rocks at the police department building on
$13.6 MILLION IN CDBG FUNDS ANNOUNCED FOR
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced that it will receive $13.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to support
April 6, 2020
WOMAN INJURED IN
A High Hill woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:15pm Sunday in
MISSOURI
Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continue to climb in
Patient deaths to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease increased by 10 in
MISSOURI GOVERNOR PARSON ISSUES STATEWIDE STAY HOME ORDER
Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued a statewide Stay Home Missouri Order to help combat COVID-19 on Friday.
The order took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday April 6 and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24.
Governor Parson said his order includes specific guidance for staying home, social distancing, businesses and employees, schools, restaurants, firearm sales and state government buildings.
The order does not prohibit Missourians from accessing essential services, such as grocery stores, gas stations, banks, or engaging in outdoor recreation, provided that necessary precautions are taken and maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including observing the social gathering and social distancing requirements set forth in the order.
Among other guidelines, the order requires the following:
Weekend Report- April 4-5, 2020
MAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A New Franklin man was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:15pm Saturday in
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
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TWO HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
Two people from
April 3, 2020
SOUTH OUTER ROAD OF I-70 TO CLOSE NEAR NEW
Weather permitting, Monday, April 13, the west end of the south outer road of Interstate 70 will close at New Florence beginning at Missouri Route 19. It is expected to remain closed for approximately four weeks. The closure is a result of permit work needed for concrete construction of the new Love’s Truck Stop entrance. Message boards will be in place notifying motorists of the upcoming outer road closure.
WITHOUT A STATEWIDE STAY AT HOME ORDER, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS STEP IN
Smaller local governments are issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus in
Such orders took effect more than a week ago in the state's biggest cities, including
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN
Coronavirus cases in
Health officials say
A 33-year-old eastern
Cuba Police Chief Doug Shelton says it is unknown if Swaller has the coronavirus.
The store was closed and sanitized after the incident.
Online court records do not name an attorney for Swaller
5TH ANNUAL HOME RUN AGAINST HUNGER
With 947,900 Missourians labeled as “food insecure” according to a Map the Meal Gap 2015 study and a widely growing number due to circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes the need to help out hungry families across the state. For the fifth consecutive year, team members are promoting donations from April 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020 to support Feeding Missouri and its many community affiliates as part of the Home Run Against Hunger campaign. There are new ways to give this year. To encourage social distancing, the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance team asks donors to either text to give or give online with monetary donations. Text MOFB2020 to 44-321 and follow the prompts to utilize this new option. To donate online, visit: feedingmissouri.org/donate/and mention Missouri Farm Bureau in the “Business Name” field on the form. While non-perishable food donations are always great, to ensure safety in our communities, our offices will not serve as drop off locations this year. Instead, food donations should be taken directly to a local food pantry or food bank. In the first week of May, a statewide grand total of donations will be announced. Last year’s efforts garnered over 8 tons of food and nearly $13,000. Please take a moment to give between April 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020 and help us knock hunger out of the park!
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 CASES IN
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in
Gov. Republican Mike Parson has banned gatherings of more than 10 people statewide, but has declined to follow the lead of many states that have required people to stay home. Several health care organizations and Democratic politicians have called for a statewide stay-at-home order.
AMEREN
Ameren Missouri is continuing to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus and have taken steps to continue to provide their services to customers. Ameren
On Sunday, March 29 at approximately 10:50AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1100 block of E Promenade in reference to a man striking a parked vehicle with a baseball bat. This was apparently part of an ongoing dispute between the man and a resident of that block. Officers located the suspect approximately 15 minutes later in the 600 block of Mars St. James S Smith, age 60 of
There were no injuries during the incident.
March 31, 2020
SOUTH OUTER ROAD OF I-70 TO CLOSE NEAR NEW
Weather permitting, Monday, April 6, the west end of the south outer road of Interstate 70 will close at New Florence beginning at Missouri Route 19. It is expected to remain closed for approximately four weeks. The closure is a result of permit work needed for concrete construction of the new Love’s Truck Stop entrance. Message boards will be in place notifying motorists of the upcoming outer road closure.
MONTGOMERY
The Montgomery County Health Department wants to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our county while enabling essential services to continue. Therefore, currently it is highly recommended that all individuals remain at home as much as possible to help decrease the spread of this infection. This document outlines recommendations of physical distancing for individuals and businesses.
Stay at home or place of residence. All individuals currently living within
If individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces at their place of residence, it is recommended to adhere to physical distancing as much as possible.
Individuals experiencing homelessness are highly encouraged to obtain shelter. Those individuals whose residence is unsafe or becomes unsafe, such as victims of domestic violence, are urged to leave their home and stay at a safe alternative location.
Non-essential business and operations are highly recommended to close in Montgomery County. All businesses and operations within Montgomery County institute appropriate health and safety protections including social distance techniques (e.g., requiring people to be at least six (6) feet apart; reducing the number of employees, customers, or other people present; reducing face-to-face contact; using phone calls, virtual meetings, and drop-offs, curbside pick-ups rather than in-person contact). Non-essential business includes but are not limited to:
a. Golf Courses,
b. Barbers and Barber Establishments,
c. Cosmetologists, Hairdressers, Manicurists,
d. Gymnasiums,
e. Exercise Studios and Fitness Studios where specific gym equipment and other various types of classes are offered for people of all ages and abilities,
f. Massage Therapists and Massage Businesses
Know the sign and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if staff become symptomatic at the worksite. Encourage employees to stay home and notify the workplace administrators when sick.
Implement physical distancing measures, that are not limited to but include increasing physical space between workers, staggering work schedule, and decreasing social contacts in the workplace.
Increase personal protective measures by ensuring hand hygiene supplies are available. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at least twice a day.
All restaurants and retail food establishments that normally prepare food for on-site consumption are to only conduct pickup, drive-through or delivery services.
To the greatest extent feasible, all non-essential and essential businesses and operations should exercise physical distancing as much as possible. If open to the public, they should limit the number of people in their facility (including staff) to less than 10 and maintain social distancing of 6 feet apart.
March 30, 2020
STATE OF
The state of
In addition, Governor Parson has called for the mobilization of the state's National Guard.
Parson said the decision to mobilize the guard was made after meeting with officials in the state Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Senior Services and the State Emergency Management Agency.
Parson said the Missouri National Guard is preparing to conduct several potential missions including, but not limited to, the following:
Assisting in the set up and operation of community based testing sites
Providing intrastate transportation of personnel and equipment for medical or testing support
Providing logistical support to local and state responders as needed
Continued assessment, facilitation, and construction of temporary medical or other facilities
The executive order mobilizing the Missouri National Guard will expire on May 15, unless Governor Parson chooses to extend it.
MOBERLY WOMAN TESTS POSITIVE FOR VIRUS AFTER SEEING CANCER DOCTOR
Our friends at KTVO have now confirmed that a woman in
The patient, Debbie Young, 62, of Moberly said Friday that she had seen her oncologist at Missouri Cancer Associates in
The doctor learned that following Saturday that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Young said she got tested Monday after learning that her cancer doctor had tested positive. On Sunday, she had started experiencing a cough and a fever. Her positive test result came back Monday night.
Young told me she still has a cough and a low-grade fever that comes and goes.
She said her infected doctor was not wearing latex gloves when he examined her. Young said the physician had on a medical face mask when he came into the exam room, but he took it off and told her he was wearing it because he had been to Boston, when, in fact, he had been out of the country.
The same doctor sees patients at
Patients at the
Administrator Jim LeBaron previously said that the infected doctor had recently returned to central
Weekend Report- March 28-29, 2020
MAN INJURED IN COLE
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DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in
GIRL SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RTV CRASH
A 14 year old girl from Marthasville was seriously injured in an RTV crash Saturday afternoon in
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 CASES GROW ABOVE 500 IN
Eight people have died, including a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried Tuesday in
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday took several steps in response to the spread of the virus, including asking for a federal disaster declaration that would allow the state to receive federal assistance to help the unemployed and to remove biohazardous materials.
The governor also shifted another $11 million from state funds to buy more personal protective equipment.
FBI RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL SCAMS
The following statement was released by the FBI regarding potential scammers trying to capitalize on COVID-19:
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:
Fake CDC Emails. Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other organizations claiming to offer information on the virus. Do not click links or open attachments you do not recognize. Fraudsters can use links in emails to deliver malware to your computer to steal personal information or to lock your computer and demand payment. Be wary of websites and apps claiming to track COVID-19 cases worldwide. Criminals are using malicious websites to infect and lock devices until payment is received.
Phishing Emails. Look out for phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the government. While talk of economic stimulus checks has been in the news cycle, government agencies are not sending unsolicited emails seeking your private information in order to send you money. Phishing emails may also claim to be related to:
Charitable contributions
General financial relief
Airline carrier refunds
Fake cures and vaccines
Fake testing kits
Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment. Be cautious of anyone selling products that claim to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19. Be alert to counterfeit products such as sanitizing products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full face shields, protective gowns, and gloves. More information on unapproved or counterfeit PPE can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh. You can also find information on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, www.fda.gov, and the Environmental Protection Agency website, www.epa.gov. Report counterfeit products at www.ic3.gov and to the
If you are looking for accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, the CDC has posted extensive guidance and information that is updated frequently. The best sources for authoritative information on COVID-19 are www.cdc.gov and www.coronavirus.gov. You may also consult your primary care physician for guidance.
The FBI is reminding you to always use good cyber hygiene and security measures. By remembering the following tips, you can protect yourself and help stop criminal activity:
Do not open attachments or click links within emails from senders you don’t recognize.
Do not provide your username, password, date of birth, social security number, financial data, or other personal information in response to an email or robocall.
Always verify the web address of legitimate websites and manually type them into your browser. Check for misspellings or wrong domains within a link (for example, an address that should end in a “.gov” ends in “.com” instead).
March 26, 2020
On Wednesday at approximately 3:09AM, a Mexico Public Safety officer located an abandoned vehicle in the roadway of the 600 block of
Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or contact Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
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Anthony Sanders, 22, of
Police said the incident happened in the early morning hours of March 17.
According to court documents, Sanders and the girl went for a ride in his car to
Investigators said the two parked on a dead-end road, and Sanders forced himself on the girl and raped her.
Police seized the alleged victim's electronic tablet as evidence because they say it contained sexually explicit messages from Sanders to the girl.
Sanders is being held in the
The Macon County Health Department has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in
The department is not releasing more information about the person to protect their privacy. Healthcare and public health are working together to contain the spread of this virus, in a manner to protect the health of the community and the safety of our healthcare providers. They are communicating with local agencies as well as the Department of Health and Senior Services to maintain current situational awareness on COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Authorities say a 26-year-old central
Anthony Nunes, of
The Jefferson City-News Tribune reports Nunes was coughing and told clerks in two stores that he had the virus.
One incident was reported Friday and the other on Saturday. He was being held Monday in the
Sheriff John Wheeler says officers routinely take the temperature of incoming inmates and as of Monday, Nunes did not have a fever.
On Tuesday, March 24, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning signed a Stay at Home Order (Order 2020-03) related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The order was announced at a press conference with Columbia Mayor Brian Treece, Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill, Browning and Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Matt McCormick on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
The order is effective beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and will continue to be in effect until 8 a.m. on April 24, 2020 or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended. The order’s intent is to ensure that the maximum number of people stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) while enabling essential services to continue.
There are exemptions in the order related to essential activities, such as obtaining necessary supplies and services, activities related to health and safety, and more. All business and operations, except essential business and operations (as defined in the order), must cease.
Restaurants and retail food establishments may provide pick-up, drive-thru or delivery service.
As outlined in a previous order, all public and private gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, unless exempt by the terms in the order. All playgrounds will be closed to reduce the potential spread however, public outdoor recreation areas remain open.
Please read the order for all definitions and exemptions. The signed City order is attached. A document with answers to anticipated questions is at como.gov
March 24, 2020
At approximately 9:27 a.m. on Monday Columbia Police responded to a call of a female, 42 years of age, who was standing and sitting on the safety railing at the top of the Fifth and Walnut Street parking garage. Boone County Joint Communications advised officers that the subject was on the east side of the garage.
Members of the Crisis Negotiation Team were sent to the top of the garage to make contact with the subject. By approximately 11:02 a.m., members of the CNT were able to successfully bring the subject down to safety.
During the negotiations, access to Sixth and
At this time, there are no additional details to provide. Anyone with information relating to this matter is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 58 year old Mark Hershbarger of
Officials in Schuyler County, Missouri, have issued a State of
Effective immediately, only one worker per office will be allowed for all county (not state) offices in the Schuyler County Courthouse until at least the end of business day on April 6, 2020, and no public access to the county offices, with re-evaluation closer to April 6, 2020. The commissioners are allowing individual offices to work from home if applicable and to conduct all business by mail, email and/or phone and fax. The commissioners will not be holding any public meetings until at least April 7, 2020.
All citizens are asked to comply with necessary emergency measures, cooperate with public officials and comply with lawful directions of identified public offices.
March 23, 2020
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has ordered statewide social distancing according to a release on Saturday to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Some of the requirements in the order include:
The order does make exceptions for grocery stores, gas stations, parks and banks provided that precautions are taken to reduce transmission of the virus including keeping customers at least six feet away from each other. The order went into effect at midnight Sunday.
The Adair County Health Department reported the first confirmed case of Coronavirus COVID-19 in the
The patient was in
Health officials are working with the person to ensure compliance with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines with regard to isolation and in identifying close contacts with other individuals to monitor them for symptoms. The Adair County Health Department is also working with Complete Family Medicine which is providing medical oversight for this patient.
The Adair County Health Department upon a review of the facts believes the risk of community spread from this positive test result is minimal, but we must work together, practice social distancing, and work to avoid spread within the community. If you have questions about COVID-19, please remember to refer to updated CDC guidelines.
Jim LeBaron, administrator of the Adair County Health Department, advises that residents continue to take the following measures to reduce transmission of the disease:
Weekend Report- March 21-22, 2020
MAN INJURED IN
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DRIVER HURT IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in
MAN HURT IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
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March 20, 2020
MISSOURI GOVERNOR PARSON REPORTS FIRST CORONAVIRUS DEATH IN STATE
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says the first reported coronavirus death in the state has occurred in
GEOTECHNICAL TESTS WILL OCCASIONALLY CLOSE LANES ON I-70
Motorists traveling along Interstate 70 will see some activity at the
This process will require occasional lane closures while work takes place along the roadway and in the median. A single lane of westbound Interstate 70 will be closed at various locations on or near the bridge Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, March 27 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Signs will be in place to alert motorists to the closures. Drivers are asked to slow down, pay attention and use caution through the work zone for the protection of themselves, other drivers and crews working along the road.
While no exact timeline has been established for the new bridge, construction is expected to begin in 2022.
March 19, 2020
At a press conference on Tuesday, March 17, officials from City of
Staff members from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) have been in contact with the patient and identified people who have had close contacts with the patient. Staff members will continue to follow-up with those persons. PHHS provided guidance and recommendations to keep the patient isolated and will continue to monitor the patient through the full period of isolation. The patient will be on home isolation until symptom free and two negative tests that are 24 hours apart.
As a result of the positive case, PHHS Director Stephanie Browning signed an order (Order 2020-01) related to gatherings to reduce the potential of disease spread between individuals.
At this time, the order limits public gatherings to no more than 50 people. The limit is 50 percent of their normal capacity or 50 people, whichever is less, including staff. This includes restaurants, retail food facilities, entertainment venues, and gym and fitness facilities. There is also a limit on gathering or events with persons at highest risk to 10 people.
This does not include cafeterias, commissaries, restaurants located within hospitals, nursing homes or similar facilities, adult detention facilities and juvenile justice facilities, grocery stores, farmers markets, pharmacies, food banks or crisis shelters.
PHHS asks that all community members practice social distancing as much as possible. An effective community response is an all community response. Browning emphasis that we all have a role in protecting ourselves and our community. Some of best things that each one of us can do include:
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
· Stay home when you are sick.
NEMO MAN ARRESTED AFTER POLICE CHASE IN
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March 18, 2020
GOV. PARSON ANNOUNCES APRIL 7 MUNICIPAL ELLECTIONS POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 2 IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson on Wednesday signed Executive Order 20-03 ordering all
The Executive Order declares that ballots already printed for the April 7 election may be used at the postponed date of June 2. Voters who have attained the age of 18 by April 7 will be allowed to cast a ballot.
“Given the growing concern surrounding COVID-19 and the large number of people elections attract, postponing
“I deeply appreciate Governor Parson’s quick approval and am thankful to the local election authorities – your county clerks and boards of election – who have worked through developing health concerns to find a unified and secure means of implementing our next election,” Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said. “
COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Columbia City Council unanimously passed a resolution at their regular meeting on Monday, March 16, supporting the declaration of a state of emergency within the city. The resolution includes calling for proactive measures to protect the public health, safety and welfare; expressing support for and calling upon City Manager John Glascock and Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning to enact regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
The resolution passed by Council gives Glascock and Browning the support to implement various measures to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community but the potential measures listed in the resolution have not been enacted at the time of this release. Following the passage of the resolution, Glascock signed the formal declaration of emergency.
At this time, no private entities are being required to close, but social distancing is highly encouraged. In the coming days and weeks, Glascock and Browning will methodically determine what rules and regulations will apply during this ever-changing situation. The goal is to keep the COVID-19 virus from rapid spread within our community. When a rule goes into effect it will be in writing and issued by either Glascock or Browning.
While there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in
The City of
March 17, 2020
CANCELLATIONS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS:
The Montgomery City Knights of Columbus-Immaculate Conception Home and School are canceling their remaining fish fries to protect the public from possible exposure to Coronavirus.
The
FOUR INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY, IN MONDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Four people were injured, two seriously, in an accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 63 Monday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 27 year old Stacie Pope of
MAN HURT IN CALLAWAY
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March 16, 2020
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
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WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
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DRIVER HURT IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING CRASH
March 13, 2020
Mayor Quinton Lucas made the announcement Thursday, shortly after organizers cancelled a St. Patrick's Day parade.
Universities also have been calling off classes, while Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden said on Twitter late Wednesday that the chamber was canceling its session next week.
The German agribusiness giant Bayer AG has reopened a suburban
STATEWIDE SEAT BELT CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES TEENS TO BUCKLE UP
Law enforcement will be out in full force March 15 -31 to help improve teen seat belt use and save lives. Is your seat belt on? Seat Belt Check! Buckle Up! This year’s campaign theme, “Seat Belt Check!” reminds us to hold each other accountable and make a seat belt check before the car starts. Wearing a seat belt is your best defense in a traffic crash so make sure you and everyone in your vehicle are buckled up. Everyone, every trip, every time. “A car crash poses the single greatest threat to injuring or killing our youth, yet only 74% of
March 12, 2020
State health officials activated a new Coronavirus hotline on Wednesday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the hotline is being operated by medical professionals and will provide a variety of information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can call the hotline at 877-435-8411.
The
As of Wednesday night,
March 11, 2020
A 43-year-old
TWO NEMO COUNTIES SENT TWO COVID-19 TEST KITS EACH
Health officials told KTVO Monday that the
The Adair County Health Department confirmed that no cases of the virus have been detected in the county and that no patients are suspected of carrying it at this time.
NEMO MAN ARRESTED IN
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March 10, 2020
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:15pm Monday in
TWO INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
Two people from
WOMAN HURT AFTER DEER RUNS INTO HER VEHICLE
A woman was hurt after a deer incident Monday morning in
March 9, 2020
WOMAN INJURED IN JEFFERSON
A Festus woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 12:30pm Sunday in
WOMAN KILLED, MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A woman was killed and a man was injured in a Sunday night crash in
On Thursday, March 5 at approximately 8:55PM, Audrain County Joint Communications received a call from a person who stated the word “Walmart” then stated the words, “bomb, bomb,” and disconnected. The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to Walmart and confirmed with staff that the business had not received any threats and there had been no suspicious activity. Responding personnel and staff checked the building and there was no indication there was any actual danger. There were no injuries from the incident and the investigation into who called is ongoing. Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or 9573) 581-2100.
Weekend Report- March 7-8, 2020
MAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
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DRIVER HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
MAN HURT IN
A Rolla man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 5am Saturday in
March 6, 2020
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work on
Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
A 28-year-old
MODOT TO CONDUCT ROUTINE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE IN
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will conduct routine bridge maintenance that will close two sections of Boone County Route F:
Monday, March 9: Over Perche Creek, north of
Tuesday, March 10: Over Coon Creek, north of
Work is weather permitting and could be delayed. Each road will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route around the work areas. MoDOT appreciates the patience of travelers while the work takes place.
March 5, 2020
HELICOPTER MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING
A medical helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing south of Moberly and close to
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Columbia Mayor Brian Treece will host a community briefing and press conference Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m., to discuss the area's combined efforts in planning and responding to the coronavirus. The briefing will include remarks from Mayor Treece, Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning,
March 4, 2020
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work on
Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
MISSOURI HOUSE PASSES REVAMPED VOTER ID LAW
The Republican-led Missouri House has passed a revamped version of a
With the high-profile murder trial of Danny Welte now over, we're hearing from his defense attorney for the first time.
March 3, 2020
MODOT ANNOUNCES
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be fixing a bridge joint on northbound U.S. Route 63 over Interstate 70 in
MORE THAN 800 APPEALS FILED OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA LICENSING
More than 800 appeals have been filed by companies that were denied state permits to grow, sell or distribute medical marijuana in
MAN INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A Hermann man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 3pm Monday in
March 2, 2020
ONE KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 4:20pm Sunday in
MAN HURT IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY CRASH
An O’Fallon man was hurt in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in
BODY OF MISSING NEMO MAN FOUND
A missing northeast
Prior to leaving his home, he left a note that contained suicidal statements. Further contact was made via text message with an acquaintance, but then his cell was reported to not be functioning. On Saturday, Vessell was found deceased by search parties and located within the city limits of
March 1, 2020
MAN AND WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A man and a woman from
MAN HURT IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
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TEEN HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A Sullivan teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in
February 28, 2020
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work on
Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times.
This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is asking for the public's help regarding a sexual assault investigation in the
The charges were the result of an ongoing investigation in the entire Lake of the Ozarks region, including
Investigators from the Division of Drug and Crime Control are requesting anyone who has information about any sexual assaults that may have occurred over the past five years in the
If you are a victim, possible witness, or can provide any further information about the potential crime(s) described, please contact the MSHP Troop F Criminal Unit at telephone number 573-526-6329, ext. 3632.
February 27, 2020
BOONVILLE WOMAN DIES IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT ON I-70
A Boonville woman is dead after an accident on I-70 in Cooper County Wednesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 35 year old Chantel Winfield of Boonville was westbound on I-70 just east of the 114.6 mile marker at around 6:30 Wednesday morning when she lost control of the car on a patch of ice. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road and struck the concrete barrier then returned to the road. While back on the road, Winfield made an attempt to exit her vehicle while it was moving and it continued off the right side of the road. She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cooper County Coroner.
TRIAL FOR
After pleading not guilty, the
Danny Welte is accused of murdering his wife, Echo Leanne Welte, in the Kirksville Days Inn parking lot on November 17th, 2016. Welte faces charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
His trial started Tuesday morning with jury selection in Adair County Circuit Court.
Police said in a 2016 probable cause statement that Danny Welte shot Echo Leanne in the back of the head with a handgun, then he fled the scene. Welte’s daughter told police on the scene that Welte called her afterward, apologizing.
Security cameras recorded the killing on video. Both Welte and a witness who tried to stop Echo’s death gave authorities a story that matches the security camera footage.
Jurors are expected to view evidence including the security video, which shows Echo’s death, during the course of the trial.
HUGE TRANSFORMER ESCORTED ON US 63 FROM LAPLATA TO
A piece of equipment so large it required traffic control and a law enforcement escort made its way through northern Missouri on Wednesday.
February 26, 2020
Columbia Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting, which occurred during a home invasion earlier this month. 25 year old Justin Shelton was taken into custody Monday night on suspicion of second-degree murder. 20 year old Grace Avery was arrested in the same case last Friday. Court documents connect the two to the shooting death of Joseph Taylor, during a home invasion on February 5th.
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POLICE RELEASE NAME OF
Kirksville Police have released the names of the drivers involved in a fatal traffic crash, which occurred in
February 25, 2020
Columbia Police investigated an assault that took place in the downtown
Eddie B. Linzie, 43, of
This is an ongoing investigation, and there is no additional information to release at this time. Anyone with information relating to this matter is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
According to the United Health Foundation, the rate of teen suicide last year reached ten per 100,000 teenagers. However, in
Members of the House have discussed a bill that would allow unaccompanied minors to enter into their own mental health contracts. One strong supporter of the bill is Mary Chant. Chant is the Executive Director of the Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies.
Chant is a strong supporter of the bill and believes it will combat the serious situations that unaccompanied minors face. The bill is sponsored by Representative Patricia Pike of Adrian, Missouri.
On Friday, February 21 at approximately 7:58AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of
February 24, 2020
MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO 1991 KILLING OF RUSSELLVILLE BOY
Authorities say a suspect is in custody in the 1991 killing of a 15-year-old central
MOBERLY TEEN ARRESTED AFTER LEADING AUTHORITIES ON MANHUNT
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The charges stem from an incident Thursday night in Moberly when authorities say Rainer fled from deputies as they attempted to stop his truck for careless driving.
From Moberly, they ended up south of
Officers with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Moberly Police Department searched for Rainer after he abandoned his truck on
Rainer is being held on $150,000 cash-only bond.
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Weekend Report- February 22-23, 2020
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A Moscow Mills man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:30am Friday in
TEEN HURT IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY WRECK
An O’Fallon teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon in
WOMAN INJURED IN THURSDAY MORNING CRASH
An Imperial woman was injured in a Thursday morning crash in
February 21, 2020
The American husband of a 28-year-old Chinese woman who has been missing since October is now charged with first-degree murder in her death, even though her body hasn't been found.
Joseph Elledge, of
A probable cause statement says Elledge did not contact anyone about his wife's disappearance for more than 24 hours and during that time took two drives to rural areas where a body could be disposed of. Authorities have been searching for Ji's body in the
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On Sunday, the Lewis County Sheriff's Office arrested Steven Clay, 44, of La Belle,
Deputies responded to a report of a possible order of protection violation in La Belle involving Clay.
Upon investigation, it was found Clay had entered the residence unlawfully and subsequently was arrested for burglary.
PREPARED FOODS COMPANY TO BUILD NEW FACILITY IN MOBERLY
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February 20, 2020
PHOTO OF SECOND SUSPECT RELEASED IN
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WANTED SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER BEING SPOTTED AT MOBERLY BUSINESS
On Monday at 8:00 PM officers with the Moberly Police Department responded to Bratcher’s Market,
During a search of Cox officers located drug paraphernalia related to methamphetamine use. Cox was unable to post the required $50,000 cash only bond related to his existing warrants and was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
Officers later responded back to Bratcher’s Market in reference to a report of stealing. It was determined Cox and a second male in his company at the time of this arrest stole groceries from the business just prior to officers’ arrival.
Additional charges related to stealing and possession of drug paraphernalia will be forwarded to the Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office for formal filing.
HOUSE HEARING INVOLVES BILL TO OVERTURN
On February 19, 2020, the Missouri House Judiciary Committee held a hearing regarding House Bill 1937. Its purpose is to overturn the bail rules that were adopted by the Missouri Supreme Court in July 2019. The new bail rules that were implemented in July were intended to prevent nonviolent offenders from being stuck in jail simply because they cannot afford bail. The American Bail Association and other critics have noted an unwelcome effect of the legislation. They say that these rules severely limit the ability of judges to impose monetary conditions for pretrial release and have all but eliminated the use of bail as an option. The coalition and other critics have pointed to a significant increase in violent crime, including several high-profile incidents involving defendants released by criminal courts without having to post bail.
The chair of the committee pointed out that there is some disconnect in terms of what the rules appear to say and how the rules are being applied in local jurisdictions.
A vote on this legislation will occur sometime in the next few weeks.
February 19, 2020
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According to police, 23 year old Austin Turner admitted to family and a friend that he took part in a robbery at the
ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR
An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued by the Marion County, Mo., Sheriff's Office. Harrison Charles Vessell, 22, is 5'9" tall, weighing 213 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey coat with blue jeans and black shoes. Vessell left his residence on West Ely in
PUBLIC HELP NEEDED IN IDENTIFYING TRACTOR PTO THIEF
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February 18, 2020
I-70 CRASH INJURES TWO
Two
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 27 year old Sara McCahon of
OVERNIGHT FIRE DESTROYS NEMO MOBILE HOME
An overnight fire destroyed a mobile home in northeast
A vehicle chase that began in Livingston County Sunday ended in an arrest in
February 17, 2020
MAN INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Foristell man was injured in an accident that occurred at 5pm Sunday in